Morgan State University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,578
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	87%
Students retention rate	72%
On-time graduation rate	44%

Located in Baltimore, Maryland, Morgan 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.

The acceptance rate of 87% indicates that Morgan State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Morgan 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Morgan State is reported to be 44%, 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 student retention rate of 72% at Morgan State suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

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

Fall 2021 admitted students

87.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,008

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,479

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

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

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 82 of freshman students at Morgan State University received on average $8,376 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.

$8,376

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	663	55%	$5,085	$3,371,371
Other Federal Grant	673	56%	$5,643	$3,797,849
State Grant/Scholarships	188	16%	$3,221	$605,484
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	839	70%	$4,615	$3,871,713
Total Grant & Scholarships	988	82%	$8,376	$8,275,046

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Morgan 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 Morgan State University students is 43.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 46.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.5%.

43.9%

African American 43.1% 409 students
white 40.0% 4 students
unknown 25.0% 5 students
hispanic 26.2% 11 students
International Students 70.4% 69 students
Mixed Race 29.4% 10 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Basketball Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Morgan State University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Morgan 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
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

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)

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