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Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate87%
Acceptance Rate87%

About Morgan State University

Morgan State University is a public, state institution in the city of Baltimore, Maryland. Morgan State University was founded in 1867. The college currently enrolls around 8,564 students a year, including 7,133 undergrad students.

Morgan State University Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Morgan State University. In 2022, Morgan State University accepted 87% of applicants. In 2022, 13,557 out of 15,564 total applicants were accepted.

Morgan State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 87%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA 3.1
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 8%

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Morgan State University is locatedin the city of Baltimore, Maryland, near the city of Baltimore and Washington DC.

If you would like to see Morgan State University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 and Interstate 695 to Baltimore, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall.

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College Info

1700 East Cold Spring Lane Baltimore, MD 21251

Campus Setting: Urban

Morgan State University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Apr 15

Transfer Applications are Due

Apr 15

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Morgan State University is Apr 15.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Morgan State University is Apr 15.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Morgan State University ACT Scores

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ACT Range

18 - 21

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

21 and Above

Good

18 to 21

Avg

18 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to Morgan State University is 20. Students with an ACT score of 21 and above have a good chance of getting into Morgan State University. Students with an ACT score that falls between 18 and 21 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 18 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

Morgan State University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

860 - 1070

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Math SAT Range

440 - 550

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Reading SAT Range

410 - 530

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1070 and Above

Good

860 to 1070

Avg

860 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Morgan State University students is 964. Applicants with SAT scores of 1070 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Morgan State University, while applicants with SAT scores between 860 to 1070 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 860 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Morgan State University.

Morgan State University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$21,502

In State

$31,974

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$5,477
$15,949
Fees
$2,531
$2,531
Housing
$10,994
$10,994
Books
$2,500
$2,500

Student Life

Wondering what life at Morgan State University is like? There are approximately 8,564 students enrolled at Morgan State University, including 7,133 undergraduate students and 1,431 graduate students. 88% percent of students attend school full-time, 59% percent are from MD and 41% percent of students are from other states.

88%

Full Time

12%

Part Time

59%

In State

41%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

8,564

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

87%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$8,008

Out-of-State

$18,480

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Apr 15
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