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Morgan State University
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  • 4 Year
  • BALTIMORE, MD

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A+
  4. Campus
    grade C+
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade A+
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade C+
  9. Dorms
    grade C minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B minus
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

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Morgan State is a public university located in Baltimore, Maryland. As a historically black college, Morgan State has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 6,258 undergraduate students. The Morgan State acceptance rate is 87%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Business, and Civil Engineering. Graduating 44% of students, Morgan State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $27,900.

About

1700 EAST COLD SPRING LN
BALTIMORE, MD 21251
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Morgan State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Morgan State Admissions

Acceptance Rate
87%
Application Deadline
February 15
SAT Range
850-1090
ACT Range
16-20
Application Fee
$35
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available  

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Cost

Net Price
$16,167 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$8,376 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
90%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
76%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 160 responses
50%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 214 responses
51%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 213 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
2
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
2
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    56%
  • On Campus
    40%
  • Online
    4%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
6,258 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
776
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
55%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 160 responses
  • Friendly
    24%
  • There is no 'typical' student. Everyone is unique
    23%
  • There is no typical student here at Morgan
    20%
  • Different
    11%
  • Active; does their own thing
    8%
  • Beating the statics , determine
    7%
  • Stoners
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
43%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 262 responses
Poll
52%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 288 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 175 responses
  • Allows equal opportunity
    46%
  • A little unorganized
    25%
  • Relationship Based
    11%
  • Very Unorganized
    8%
  • Home away from home
    5%
  • Fast-paced
    3%
  • Black supermacist
    1%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,500 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
44%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
86%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 115 responses

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