School Information

23.8
Total Cost $19,738
Total Enrollment 7,226
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 14 : 1

Morgan State University

http://www.morgan.edu
1700 East Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, Maryland 21251-0001
(443) 885-3333

Morgan State University is by designation of the Maryland General Assembly the State’s public urban university. Its mission is to provide a comprehensive array of programs and services to the citizens and organizations of the Baltimore metropolitan area. Its three major mission components are: 1. to educate citizens from diverse academic and socioeconomic backgrounds 2. to carry out research, giving priority to that applicable to the problems of the region and its residents 3. provide cultural opportunities for the region and offer programs of service to the community and the general public The University has a long tradition of educating ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Morgan State University, 93.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 74.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,984), and 75% receive loans ($6,924 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,340. Off campus it is around $8,550.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Morgan State University is $9,978 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Morgan State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $6,548
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $15,418
Tuition Graduate in State $5,454
Tuition Graduate Out of State $10,440
Living Costs
Morgan State University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $19,738
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $28,608
Total Expense In State Off Campus $20,398
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $11,598
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $29,268
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $20,468
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 9,422 people applied to Morgan State University. Of the applicants, 43.0% were admitted (45.0% male & 42.0% female ) and 35.0% accepted (38.0% male and 34.0% female)

Of the 6,199 undergraduate students at Morgan State University, 10.0% are part-time. A majority (84.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 48.0% of the 1,027 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     66.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     68.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     50.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     15.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     38.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     32.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline February 15th
Admissions Office Phone 443.885.3333
Admissions Office Address Morgan State University 1700 East Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore MD 21251
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.morgan.edu/Admissions/Undergraduate_Admissions/Transfer_Applicants.html
Admissions Website http://www.morgan.edu (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $35

In order to be accepted to Morgan State University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 410
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 490
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 400
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 490
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 16
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 19
ACT English (25th Percentile) 15
ACT English (75th Percentile) 19
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 15
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 19
 
Morgan State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Architecture and related services 0 24 24
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 24 16
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 0 4
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD) 4
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 2
African-American/Black Studies 2
Biological and biomedical sciences 0 65 0 1
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 0 0 1
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 65
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 0 220 51 3
Accounting 49
Actuarial Science 0
Business Administration and Management, General 92 49 3
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 2
Construction Management 0 0
Finance, General 34
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 17 0
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 28
Operations Management and Supervision 0 0
Transportation/Transportation Management 0
Communication, journalism, and related programs 92 3
Broadcast Journalism 0
Journalism 0 0
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 0
Radio and Television 92 3
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 0
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 29
Computer and Information Sciences, General 13
Information Science/Studies 16
Education 64 9 10
Community College Education 2
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 5 2
Elementary Education and Teaching 23 0
Health Teacher Education 16
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 2 4
Mathematics Teacher Education 0 0
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 25
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0 2
Secondary Education and Teaching 2
Engineering 78 29 8
Civil Engineering, General 22
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 43
Engineering Physics 4
Engineering, General 29 8
Industrial Engineering 9
English language and literature/letters 30 3 3
English Language and Literature, General 24 3 3
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 6
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 26
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 22
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management 4
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 4 12 7
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 4
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other 12 7
Clinical/Medical Social Work 0
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 0
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 0 0
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 0
History 16 1 4
History, General 16 1 4
Mathematics and statistics 6 4 0
Computational Mathematics 0
Mathematics, General 6 4
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0 3
Biological and Physical Sciences 3
Museology/Museum Studies 0 0
Philosophy and religious studies 11
Philosophy 11
Physical sciences 11
Chemistry, General 11
Physics, General 0
Psychology 52 1 0
Psychology, General 52
Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology 1 0
Public administration and social service professions 23 40 0
Social Work 23 40 0
Social sciences 54 1
Economics, General 4 0
International Relations and Affairs 0
Political Science and Government, General 24
Sociology 26 1
Visual and performing arts 38 5
Art/Art Studies, General 14
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
Music, General 21 5
 
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