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Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 82%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $14,653
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Median earnings
- $56,585
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Morgan State University is a public college in Baltimore, MD with 9,019 undergraduates. It admits 82% of applicants, and admitted students average 971 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $14,653 per year ($14,329 for families earning under $30,000). 42% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $56,585 ten years after enrolling.
HBCUpublic college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 82%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 22,741
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 18,865
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 12%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing400–520
200800
SAT Math440–550
200800
ACT Composite16–21
136
What Morgan State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordNot considered
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $27,114
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,346
- Out-of-state tuition
- $19,456
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$14,329
- $30–48k$14,998
- $48–75k$16,280
- $75–110k$21,345
- $110k+$23,864
Get a personal estimate with Morgan State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Freshman retention
- 73%
- Median earnings
- $56,585
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 9,019
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 61%
- White1%
- Hispanic6%
- Black76%
- Asian0%
Morgan State University FAQ
What is Morgan State University's acceptance rate?+
Morgan State University admits 82% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Morgan State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 400–520 on SAT Reading and Writing and 440–550 on SAT Math; the average total is 971.
What ACT score do you need for Morgan State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 16–21.
Is Morgan State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Morgan State University?+
In Fall 2023, 22,741 students applied to Morgan State University and 18,865 were admitted; 2,282 enrolled.
Does Morgan State University consider legacy status?+
No. Morgan State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Morgan State University require an essay?+
Morgan State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Morgan State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $27,114 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,653.
What is Morgan State University's graduation rate?+
42% 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 163453 · How we use this data
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