Coppin Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 45.83%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 975. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $7,100
- Out-of-State Tuition: $14,024
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at Coppin:
- Total Enrollment: 2,210, including 277 online students
- 1,907 Undergraduate, 303 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 25.9% men, 74.1% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 26%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 38%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 66%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 61 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 16 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Coppin Overview
Coppin State University (Coppin) is a four-year, public school located in Baltimore, MD. It is a historically black college/university. It is classified as Master's College and University with smaller programs by Carnegie Classification
The Coppin's tuition & fees is $7,100 for Maryland residents and $14,024 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 83% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,592.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,210 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
Coppin's acceptance rate is 45.83% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 11.76%. The median SAT score is 975.
Coppin ranked 21st in Maryland Colleges rankings. Coppin State University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Coppin State University is $7,100 for in-state students and $14,024 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,514 for in-state students and $14,310 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $7,200 for Maryland residents and $14,263 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,660 for Maryland residents and $14,567 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,100 | $14,024 |
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| Graduate | $8,514 | $14,310 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,200 | $14,263 |
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| Graduate | $8,660 | $14,567 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Coppin State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Coppin
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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