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Morgan State University

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Baltimore, MD

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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

Admit rate82%
SAT range840–1070
ACT range16–21
Undergrads9,019
Yield (admits who enroll)15%
Next deadlineDec 1, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$25,413
4-year grad rate41%
Median earnings, 10yr out$50,698

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans65%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out24%

"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

Architecture and Related Services
Architecture$59,586/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$53,617/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Construction Management$80,260/yr
Accounting and Related Services$63,979/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$61,527/yr
Marketing$56,767/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management$46,441/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$55,169/yr
Journalism$50,700/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$90,183/yr
Information Science/Studies$83,331/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$55,837/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$55,716/yr
Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$98,640/yr
Civil Engineering$88,870/yr
Industrial Engineering$81,416/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services$64,007/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General$49,198/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$78,700/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$58,788/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$56,741/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$60,082/yr
Social Sciences
Sociology$52,116/yr
Political Science and Government$50,791/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Music$34,725/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity3,958
Typical room charge$6,964
Typical board charge$5,198

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

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsRequired

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.

When is the application deadline for Morgan State University?

Morgan State University's earliest deadline is Dec 1, 2026 (EA), 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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