Morgan State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1534 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #414 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #372 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #5 of 13 | In Baltimore |
| #394 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 76 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Undergraduates
- 8,300
- Graduates
- 1,508
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- morgan.edu
Morgan State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Morgan State University has an acceptance rate of 83% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 80% | 84% |
| Applicants | 22,741 | 7,001 | 15,740 |
| Admissions | 18,865 | 5,588 | 13,277 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,273 | 801 | 1,472 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 9 | 4 | 5 |
4,700 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
689 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
593 or 26%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 860
or below
75% of them
had 1080
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Morgan State University are 860-1080 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
69 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 21
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Morgan State University are 17-21 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 7059 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 964 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 787 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 476 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 290 (3%) |
| White | 156 (2%) |
| Asian | 51 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0%) |
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
- $9,751
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,587 | $8,352 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,587 | $8,352 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,269 | $16,416 |
| Fee in-district | $2,531 | $1,467 |
| Fee in-state | $2,531 | $1,467 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,531 | $1,467 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,986 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,755 |
| Room charge | $7,245 |
| Meal charge | $5,510 |
Morgan State University majors
Morgan State University has granted 964 bachelor's degrees across 48 programs, 274 master's across 28 programs, and 59 doctorate degrees across 15 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Morgan State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 53 | 83 | 1 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 83 | 50 | 3 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 98 | ||
| Psychology, General | 61 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 56 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 46 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 40 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 36 | ||
| Journalism | 30 | 6 | |
| Sociology, General | 28 | 6 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 33 | ||
| Engineering, General | 23 | 6 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 29 | ||
| Architecture | 28 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 28 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 27 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 27 | ||
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 24 | ||
| Public Health, General | 12 | 10 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 20 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 20 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 19 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 19 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 16 | 2 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 17 | ||
| Accounting | 16 | ||
| Music, General | 11 | 5 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 13 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 13 | ||
| Finance, General | 12 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 12 | ||
| Computer Science | 11 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 2 | 9 | |
| Hotel & Motel Administration & Management | 8 | 2 | |
| Community College Administration | 1 | 8 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 9 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 9 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 8 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 7 | ||
| History, General | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | 3 | |
| Transportation and Highway Engineering | 3 | 3 | |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 1 | 4 | |
| Health Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Interior Design | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | 1 | |
| African-American & Black Studies | 3 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 3 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 3 | ||
| Computational Mathematics | 3 | ||
| Economics, General | 3 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 2 | ||
| Bioinformatics | 2 | ||
| Data Science, Other | 2 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 2 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | 1 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | 1 | |
| Environmental Biology | 1 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | ||
| Museology & Museum Studies | 1 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 1 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 964 | 274 | 59 |
Morgan State University has a graduation rate of 42%, which is among the 27% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 36% | 45% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Morgan State University has published 6,757 scientific papers with 123,838 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Physics, Biology, Political Science, Law, Medicine, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 13 | 109 |
| 1993 | 17 | 120 |
| 1994 | 24 | 126 |
| 1995 | 36 | 147 |
| 1996 | 33 | 159 |
| 1997 | 47 | 211 |
| 1998 | 44 | 227 |
| 1999 | 34 | 243 |
| 2000 | 45 | 306 |
| 2001 | 72 | 323 |
| 2002 | 82 | 503 |
| 2003 | 90 | 660 |
| 2004 | 110 | 740 |
| 2005 | 95 | 815 |
| 2006 | 134 | 1118 |
| 2007 | 150 | 1319 |
| 2008 | 116 | 1554 |
| 2009 | 125 | 1790 |
| 2010 | 150 | 2069 |
| 2011 | 201 | 2640 |
| 2012 | 246 | 3042 |
| 2013 | 252 | 3477 |
| 2014 | 245 | 4103 |
| 2015 | 258 | 4468 |
| 2016 | 257 | 4636 |
| 2017 | 293 | 5365 |
| 2018 | 342 | 6606 |
| 2019 | 372 | 8256 |
| 2020 | 483 | 10607 |
| 2021 | 376 | 13431 |
| 2022 | 521 | 13853 |
| 2023 | 583 | 14063 |
| 2024 | 563 | 14221 |
Morgan State University alumni
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Mo'Nique
- Occupations
- television produceractorfilm actortelevision actorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Monique Angela Hicks, known mononymously as Mo'Nique, is an American comedian and actress. She debuted as a member of The Queens of Comedy and earned recognition as a stand-up comedian. In 2002, she received a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album. She transitioned to mainstream roles starring in the UPN series The Parkers (1999–2004) and the films Phat Girlz (2006) and Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008).
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Omos
- Occupations
- basketball playerprofessional wrestler
- Biography
-
Tolulope "Jordan" Omogbehin is a Nigerian professional wrestler and former college basketball player. He is signed to WWE, where he performs under the ring name Omos. He is also known for his work in Pro Wrestling Noah.
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Deniece Williams
- Occupations
- record producersinger-songwriterrecording artistsinger
- Biography
-
June Deniece Williams is an American singer. She has been described as "one of the great soul voices" by the BBC.
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Lester Speight
- Occupations
- film produceractortelevision actorAmerican football playerprofessional wrestler
- Biography
-
Lester Speight, also known as Rasta, is a former American football player who has had subsequent careers as a professional wrestler and then actor. He achieved significant recognition for his portrayal of Terry Tate: Office Linebacker in a series of Reebok commercials that debuted during Super Bowl XXXVII, and received further recognition for his portrayal of Augustus Cole in the Gears of War series of video games.
General info
| Alternative names | MSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1867 |
| Motto | A Promise to Keep, a Legacy to Remember |
| Colors | blue, orange |
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 1,935 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1700 East Cold Spring Lane Baltimore, Maryland, 21251-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 586,000 |
| Phone | 4438853333 |