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Morgan State University

Baltimore, Maryland 21251-0001

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Known for business — excellent value

Morgan State University is a public institution in Baltimore with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 984, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 8.3K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

42% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,698 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,015.

Established
1867
Motto
Growing the Future and Leading the World
Type
Public historically black research university
Conference
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC)
Division
Division I

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83%Acceptance
984SAT Avg
8,293Students
17:1Student:Faculty
42%Grad Rate
$50,698Earnings 10yr
$15,015Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Morgan State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 984

Reading & WritingMid: 470
410530
MathMid: 500
450550

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 18
1721

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

83.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

984

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,118
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,800
Room & Board$12,755
Books & Supplies$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance$24,778
Average Net Price$15,015
Median Debt at Graduation$27,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$289

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,666
$30–48K$13,284
$48–75K$16,670
$75–110K$19,600
$110K+$16,768

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,015

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

62

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (128)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
8,293
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
54%

Race & Ethnicity

White 1%
Black 74%
Hispanic 5%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate41.6%
Freshman Retention70.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,065
8 Years$46,142
10 Years$50,698

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,400
Men
$44,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Varsity Sports — Bears

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

130Very High

Estimated from MD state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Baltimorepop. 570K
4 mi(7 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
39 mi(68 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
86 mi(149 min)

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