Morgan State University
PublicBaltimore, MD
Morgan State University, in Baltimore, MD, is a public large school, enrolling around 9,019 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 82% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering shows the strongest outcomes -- $98,640/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Regular Decision: Apr 1, 2027Apply by the Dec 1, 2026 priority deadline for the best scholarship consideration. Decisions are rolling from January.
Confirm on Morgan State University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $10,895 more per year in tuition and fees (2.3x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Morgan State University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against Morgan State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Morgan State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Morgan State University's acceptance rate?
Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD admits approximately 82% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Morgan State University?
Admitted students at Morgan State University typically score between 840–1070 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Morgan State University?
Admitted students at Morgan State University typically score between 16–21 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Morgan State University cost?
Morgan State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $25,413 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Morgan State University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Morgan State University takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Morgan State University?
For 2024-25, Morgan State University's published tuition and required fees were $19,124 for out-of-state students and $8,229 for in-state students -- $10,895 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Morgan State University?
Morgan State University's deadlines are Regular Decision Apr 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Morgan State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Morgan State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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