66%

Acceptance Rate

$9,231

Avg.Financial Aid

002083

FAFSA Code

Morgan State University

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    MSCHE

  • Website

    www.morgan.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    7,712

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

#N/A

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

1700 East Cold Spring Lane

Rankings

To tackle the tough decision of choosing the right university, the ranking of a particular university helps the student in clearing their doubts regarding where they want to apply. The two popular publications, US News and Forbes, are among the most trusted publications when it comes to the rankings of an educational institution. The ranking of a university plays an important role in helping a prospective candidate choosing the right university. It helps them assess the university's performance based on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. However, it is to be noted that Morgan State University does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings by these two publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    None

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    66%

  • SAT Range

    920 - 1080

  • SAT/ACT

    Recommended

  • ACT Range

    16 - 20

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $35

  • Accept Common App

    None

Admission to the university is easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. Morgan State University has 2 admission thresholds. To kickstart the admission process at MSU, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $35. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 570-840, it would improve her chances. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 16 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Morgan State University is 18. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 1700 East Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, Maryland 21251-0001, or call (443) 885-3333.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $15,814

  • Average Annual Cost

    $5,369

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $24,101

  • Other Fees

    $2,531

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $10,862

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $3,339

Total One Year Cost

$24,101

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to MSU are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $30,317. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

13:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

72%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

50%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$3,934

Faculty Overview

55%

Male Professors

45%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Business Administration, Management...

    98 Graduates

  • Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

    79 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    70 Graduates

  • Social Work

    69 Graduates

  • Journalism

    55 Graduates

  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human...

    52 Graduates

  • Sociology

    50 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    48 Graduates

  • Journalism

    55 Graduates

  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human...

    52 Graduates

  • Sociology

    50 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    48 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    41 Graduates

  • Public Relations, Advertising, and...

    39 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering

    37 Graduates

  • Architecture

    35 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    26 Graduates

  • Finance and Financial Management Se...

    24 Graduates

  • Information Science/Studies

    23 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    22 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    21 Graduates

  • Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servi...

    18 Graduates

  • Construction Management

    16 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    16 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    14 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    13 Graduates

  • Graphic Communications

    12 Graduates

  • Marketing

    12 Graduates

  • Music

    12 Graduates

  • Industrial Engineering

    11 Graduates

  • Management Sciences and Quantitativ...

    9 Graduates

  • Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

    8 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    7 Graduates

  • History

    5 Graduates

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...

    4 Graduates

  • Economics

    4 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    4 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    3 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    3 Graduates

  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business...

    3 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    2 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    2 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    1 Graduates

  • Engineering Physics

    1 Graduates

  • Physics

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

6,419

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

52%

Full-time / Part-time

91% / 9%

Students Gender

Male

45%

US National: 44%

Female

55%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

3%

Unknown

1%

Black

80%

Hispanic

3%

Two or more races

3%

Non Resident alien

9%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

35%

Out Of State

64%

In State

1%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$63,567 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$6,564/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,298/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,298/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Bears

School Colors

blue and orange

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Total Male Athletes

151

Total Female Athletes

110

Intramural Sports

7

Sports Club

12

Sports Team (Men)

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Tennis

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Bowling

Cheerleading-Dance Team

Cross Country

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by MSU. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $10,114 per year for living on campus. The average meal plan at MSU costs around $4,298 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 43% and 57%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$27,900/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$40,500/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$26,937 - $42,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$280 - $436

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

83%

Average Aid Per Year

$9,231

Students Receiving Federal Grants

63%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,502

Students Receiving State Aid

27%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,649

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

47%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,902

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$9,962

$30K - $48K

$8,715

$48K - $75K

$5,682

$75K - $110K

$3,530

> $110K

$2,231

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$2,344,313

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$5,947,530

In case the students at Morgan State University face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. The average financial aid at Morgan State University is around $5,528 and the federal grant is $5,885. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $3,468 and institutional aid worth $5,528. At MSU, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $2,344,313 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $5,947,530.

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