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Morgan State University

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Rating

Public

Type

8,443

Students

$15,949

Tuition

68%

Acceptance

#1836

Ranking

Large City

Campus Setting

Baltimore, MD

1700 East Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21251-0001

Morgan State University is a mid-sized historically black public college located in Baltimore, MD ranked 30th in Maryland. It has a total of 6,981 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting practically 2/3rds of applicants. Morgan State University offers 137 different majors and is best known for its Health Teacher Education, Broadcast Journalism, and Human Sciences programs (nationally ranked 18th, 27th, and 45th respectively). With an annual tuition of $5,477 for in-state students and $15,949 for those from out-of-state, Morgan State University is moderately priced. 38.07% of students graduate beginning the next chapter of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to draw about $40,500 per year, which is 2% less than the national median.
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Cost

$18,480
Above Average

Morgan State University

$18,480

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$34,159

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$25,334

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

68%Acceptance
Less Selective

Morgan State University

68%

National

69%
Sat

570 - 840

84% of students submit

Admissions Yield

25%

ACT

16 - 19

11% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$35

Students

6,981Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

99%

Part-Time

1%
Male

46%

In-state

83%

Female

54%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

14%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
10% Social Work8% Business Administration and Management, General6% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies76% Others

10% Social Work

8% Business Administration and Management, General

6% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

76% Others

Social Work

10%

141 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

8%

116 Graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

6%

86 Graduates

Civil Engineering, General

6%

83 Graduates

Psychology, General

4%

60 Graduates

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

4%

59 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

4%

53 Graduates

Architecture

3%

44 Graduates

Information Science/Studies

3%

42 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors13:113:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

13

Number of Library Books

233,334

Academic Spend per Student

$9,230

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

74%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$27,900/Year

Morgan State University

$27,900

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$27,900

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$40,500

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

38%