Coppin State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4076 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1136 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1062 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #27 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #10 of 13 | In Baltimore |
| #3906 of 4,479 | For Physical chemistry |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 46%
- Undergraduates
- 1,907
- Graduates
- 303
- Male:Female Ratio
- 25:75
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.coppin.edu
Coppin State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Coppin State University has an acceptance rate of 46% and is among the top 14% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 46% | 41% | 48% |
| Applicants | 8,946 | 2,945 | 6,001 |
| Admissions | 4,100 | 1,211 | 2,889 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 467 | 143 | 324 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 15 | 3 | 12 |
1,191 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
277 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
14 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 880
or below
75% of them
had 1020
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Coppin State University are 880-1020 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 1834 (83%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 141 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 94 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 46 (2%) |
| White | 39 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 26 (1%) |
| Asian | 15 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $14,201
- Students receiving aid
- 93%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,032 | $6,930 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,032 | $6,930 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,956 | $12,726 |
| Fee in-district | $2,068 | $1,584 |
| Fee in-state | $2,068 | $1,584 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,068 | $1,584 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 918 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,155 |
| Room charge | $6,598 |
| Meal charge | $5,557 |
Coppin State University majors
Coppin State University has granted 296 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs, 29 master's across 7 programs, and 8 doctorate degrees in Nursing Practice. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Coppin State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 48 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 36 | ||
| Social Work | 26 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 24 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 24 | ||
| Psychology, General | 24 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 19 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 17 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 11 | ||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 2 | 8 | |
| Computer Science | 8 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 8 | ||
| Accounting | 6 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 6 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 6 | ||
| Public Health & Community Nurse & Nursing | 5 | ||
| Sociology, General | 5 | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | 4 | ||
| Dance, General | 3 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 3 | ||
| Adult and Continuing Education Administration | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | ||
| Education, Other | 1 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 296 | 29 | 8 |
Coppin State University has a graduation rate of 26%, which is among the 8% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 26% | 18% | 29% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Coppin State University has published 584 scientific papers with 7,441 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Medicine, Political Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 8 |
| 1994 | 4 | 14 |
| 1995 | 7 | 18 |
| 1996 | 9 | 40 |
| 1997 | 3 | 34 |
| 1998 | 3 | 37 |
| 1999 | 7 | 44 |
| 2000 | 3 | 49 |
| 2001 | 5 | 38 |
| 2002 | 7 | 22 |
| 2003 | 4 | 55 |
| 2004 | 2 | 36 |
| 2005 | 3 | 57 |
| 2006 | 10 | 51 |
| 2007 | 6 | 72 |
| 2008 | 8 | 70 |
| 2009 | 16 | 78 |
| 2010 | 19 | 110 |
| 2011 | 22 | 126 |
| 2012 | 16 | 159 |
| 2013 | 17 | 217 |
| 2014 | 19 | 226 |
| 2015 | 17 | 212 |
| 2016 | 15 | 235 |
| 2017 | 18 | 252 |
| 2018 | 35 | 214 |
| 2019 | 23 | 322 |
| 2020 | 45 | 446 |
| 2021 | 43 | 642 |
| 2022 | 41 | 773 |
| 2023 | 37 | 909 |
| 2024 | 38 | 944 |
| 2025 | 26 | 863 |
Notable alumni
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Raheem DeVaughn
- Occupations
- singersongwriterrecording artistactormusician
- Biography
-
Raheem DeVaughn is an American singer-songwriter. He signed with Jive Records to release his debut album, The Love Experience (2005), which entered the Billboard 200, while his second album, Love Behind the Melody (2008), peaked at number five on the chart and yielded critical acclaim. The latter's first two singles, "Woman" and "Customer", both entered the Billboard Hot 100; the former was nominated for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. His third album, The Love & War MasterPeace (2010), peaked within the Billboard 200's top ten and served as his final release with Jive.
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Rafi Reavis
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Rafael Reavis is a Filipino-American professional basketball player for the Converge FiberXers of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He played college basketball for the Coppin State Eagles.
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Belind Këlliçi
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Belind Këlliçi is an Albanian politician and a Member of Parliament for Tirana County. First elected to parliament in the 2021 general elections, he was re-elected in 2025. For the 2025 campaign, the Democratic Party appointed him as its Political Leader for the Tirana County. In 2023, Këlliçi was the official candidate of the Democratic Party for Mayor of Tirana after winning the party's first-ever primary elections.
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Tywain McKee
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Tywain McKee is an American professional basketball player for BC Borisfen of the Belarusian Premier League. He played college basketball for Coppin State University, where he was named the MEAC Player of the Year in 2009. McKee played professional basketball in Australia, Belarus, Russia, Germany, Israel, France, Turkey, Poland and Greece.
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Shaneka Henson
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Shaneka Tarae Johnson is an American politician and attorney who has served as a member of the Maryland Senate representing the 30th district since 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, she served Maryland House of Delegates representing District 30A from 2019 to 2025, and as an alderwoman on the Annapolis City Council from 2017 to 2019.
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Mary Carter Smith
- Years
- 1919-2007 (aged 88)
- Occupations
- storyteller
- Biography
-
Mary Carter Smith was a noted American educator who helped revive storytelling as an educational tool. She graduated from Coppin State University and was a teacher in the Baltimore City Public School system for thirty-one years. Additionally, she was a co-founder of Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Maryland, founding member of Big Brothers-Big Sisters of America, the Arena Players theatre company and the Griots' Circle of Maryland.
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Patrick Cole
- Years
- 1993-.. (age 33)
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Patrick Cole is an American former professional basketball player. He competed in college for Coppin State, Siena, and North Carolina Central.
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Margaret Murphy
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Margaret H. "Peggy" Murphy was an American politician who served in the Maryland House of Delegates and was the first female African-American chairman of the Baltimore City Delegation. Murphy was one of three delegates serving the 41st legislative district, which lies in the central, northwest section of Baltimore City.
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Adah Louise Killion Jenkins
- Occupations
- music criticcivil rights advocatemusician
- Biography
-
Adah Louise Killion Jenkins was a civil rights activist, musician, teacher, and a music critic for the Afro-American newspaper.
General info
| Alternative names | Coppin |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1938 |
| Motto | You Belong Here |
| Colors | reflex blue, old gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Sessions |
| Total FTE staff | 457 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2500 West North Avenue Baltimore, Maryland, 21216-3698 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 586,000 |
| Phone | 4109513000 |