Coppin State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4222 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1185 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1111 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #25 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #10 of 13 | In Baltimore |
| #3902 of 4,321 | For Physical chemistry |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 45%
- Undergraduates
- 1,757
- Graduates
- 249
- Male:Female Ratio
- 23:77
- 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 45% and is among the top 12% 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 | 45% | 42% | 46% |
| Applicants | 3,299 | 931 | 2,368 |
| Admissions | 1,483 | 394 | 1,089 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 333 | 92 | 241 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 14 | 3 | 11 |
880 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
260 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
13 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 860
or below
75% of them
had 1040
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Coppin State University are 860-1040 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
3 or 1%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | 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 | 1607 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 185 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 83 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 55 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 33 (2%) |
| White | 24 (1%) |
| Asian | 10 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (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
- $13,097
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,836 | $6,316 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,836 | $6,316 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,492 | $11,624 |
| 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 | 649 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,746 |
| Room charge | $6,598 |
| Meal charge | $5,148 |
Coppin State University majors
Coppin State University has granted 330 bachelor's degrees across 26 programs, 41 master's across 9 programs, and 5 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 | 66 | ||
| Psychology, General | 42 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 35 | ||
| Social Work | 27 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 25 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 15 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 13 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 12 | ||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 7 | 5 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 11 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 10 | ||
| Public Health & Community Nurse & Nursing | 10 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 9 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 8 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 7 | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | 7 | ||
| Accounting | 6 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 4 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 4 | ||
| Computer Science | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 2 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Adult and Continuing Education Administration | 1 | ||
| Dance, General | 1 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 1 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 330 | 41 | 5 |
Coppin State University has a graduation rate of 24%, which is among the 8% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 24% | 19% | 25% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Coppin State University has published 475 scientific papers with 4,692 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Medicine, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 10 |
| 1993 | 3 | 8 |
| 1994 | 4 | 14 |
| 1995 | 7 | 17 |
| 1996 | 9 | 40 |
| 1997 | 3 | 33 |
| 1998 | 3 | 35 |
| 1999 | 5 | 40 |
| 2000 | 1 | 45 |
| 2001 | 5 | 33 |
| 2002 | 7 | 17 |
| 2003 | 4 | 51 |
| 2004 | 2 | 34 |
| 2005 | 2 | 55 |
| 2006 | 9 | 39 |
| 2007 | 8 | 63 |
| 2008 | 8 | 59 |
| 2009 | 16 | 70 |
| 2010 | 18 | 92 |
| 2011 | 22 | 104 |
| 2012 | 14 | 137 |
| 2013 | 14 | 177 |
| 2014 | 17 | 183 |
| 2015 | 14 | 168 |
| 2016 | 13 | 184 |
| 2017 | 16 | 188 |
| 2018 | 21 | 168 |
| 2019 | 19 | 230 |
| 2020 | 39 | 344 |
| 2021 | 41 | 498 |
| 2022 | 37 | 628 |
| 2023 | 37 | 671 |
Notable alumni
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Raheem DeVaughn
- Occupations
- songwritersingermusicianactorrecording artist
- Biography
-
Raheem DeVaughn is an American singer and songwriter. His debut album, The Love Experience (2005), reached No. 46 on the US Billboard 200 album chart. It featured the singles "Guess Who Loves You More" and "You". His second album Love Behind the Melody was released in January 2008. It features the singles "Woman", and "Customer".
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Belind Këlliçi
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Belind Këlliçi is an Albanian conservative politician. He was elected Member of Parliament for Tirana County in April 2021 general elections. He is the official candidate of the Democratic Party to run for Mayor of Tirana in the upcoming local elections, after winning in the Democratic Party Primaries.
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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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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 31)
- 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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Shaneka Henson
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Shaneka Tarae Johnson is an American politician and attorney who has served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 30A since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served as an alderwoman on the Annapolis City Council from 2017 to 2019.
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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
- civil rights advocatemusic criticmusician
- 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 | 434 |
| 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 |