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Coppin State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 650
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 48%
Students retention rate 57%
On-time graduation rate 26%

Located in Baltimore, Maryland, Coppin State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Coppin State University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Coppin State emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Coppin State is reported to be 26%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Maryland state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Coppin State is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Maryland is 76%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Coppin State do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • HBCU
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

47.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,809

Cost of attendance at Coppin State University in 2022 for students from Maryland.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average $9,814
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,334

Cost of attendance at Coppin State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average $22,808
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at Coppin State University received on average $8,400 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,400
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 196 67% $4,663 $913,932
Other Federal Grant 256 88% $4,917 $1,258,723
State Grant/Scholarships 106 36% $4,255 $451,042
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 99 34% $4,959 $490,975
Total Grant & Scholarships 262 90% $8,400 $2,200,740

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Coppin State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Coppin State University students is 26.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 22.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.0%.

26.4%

  • African American 25.1% 45 students
  • hispanic 46.1% 6 students
  • International Students 30.3% 10 students
  • Mixed Race 42.9% 3 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Coppin State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Coppin State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)