Morgan State Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 82.23%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 970. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,229
- Out-of-State Tuition: $19,124
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Morgan State:
- Total Enrollment: 10,739, including 656 online students
- 9,027 Undergraduate, 1,712 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 38.8% men, 61.2% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 41%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 20%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 73%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 131 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 63 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Morgan State Overview
Morgan State University (Morgan State) is a four-year, public school located in Baltimore, MD. It is a historically black college/university. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.
The Morgan State's tuition & fees is $8,229 for Maryland residents and $19,124 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 88% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,858.
The school has a total enrollment of 10,739 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
Morgan State's acceptance rate is 82.23% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.37%. The median SAT score is 970 and the ACT score is 18.
Morgan State ranked 282nd in National Universities and 15th in Maryland Colleges rankings. Morgan 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 Morgan State University is $8,229 for in-state students and $19,124 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,981 for in-state students and $18,207 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,342 for Maryland residents and $17,145 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,146 for Maryland residents and $18,537 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,229 | $19,124 |
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| Graduate | $9,981 | $18,207 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,342 | $17,145 |
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| Graduate | $10,146 | $18,537 |
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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
Morgan 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 Morgan State
| 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 | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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