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Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 46%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $12,632
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 21%
- Median earnings
- $53,198
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Coppin State University is a public college in Baltimore, MD with 1,844 undergraduates. It admits 46% of applicants, and admitted students average 975 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $12,632 per year ($10,255 for families earning under $30,000). 21% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,198 ten years after enrolling.
HBCUpublic college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 46%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,703
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,331
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 18%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing460–510
200800
SAT Math420–510
200800
What Coppin State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordNot considered
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testNot considered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $24,640
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $7,418
- Out-of-state tuition
- $14,482
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,255
- $30–48k$12,525
- $48–75k$14,356
- $75–110k$20,055
- $110k+$18,170
Get a personal estimate with Coppin State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 21%
- Freshman retention
- 66%
- Median earnings
- $53,198
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,750
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,844
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 57%
- White1%
- Hispanic5%
- Black85%
- Asian1%
Coppin State University FAQ
What is Coppin State University's acceptance rate?+
Coppin State University admits 46% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for Coppin State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 460–510 on SAT Reading and Writing and 420–510 on SAT Math; the average total is 975.
Is Coppin State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Coppin State University?+
In Fall 2023, 4,703 students applied to Coppin State University and 2,331 were admitted; 407 enrolled.
Does Coppin State University consider legacy status?+
No. Coppin State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Coppin State University require an essay?+
Coppin State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Coppin State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $24,640 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,632.
What is Coppin State University's graduation rate?+
21% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 162283 · How we use this data
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