Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD

publicDoctoral Universities: High Research Activity (R2)

Safety

B

ROI

A

Morgan State University is a large public R2 doctoral research university located in Baltimore, Maryland, with an undergraduate enrollment of 9,019. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Maryland postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 82% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 82% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $16,147 per year. Families earning under $30,000 average $9,585/year — substantially lower. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $91,744. The 4-year graduation rate is 41%, 4 percentage points below the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $50,698.

Acceptance Rate

82.2%

Avg Net Price

$14,985

6-yr Grad Rate

53.8%

Earnings 10yr

$50,698

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
82.2%
SAT Range
840–1070
ACT Range
16–21
Enrollment
9,019
Student:Faculty
18:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$8,229
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,124
Room & Board
$13,320
Students Receiving Aid
56.5%
Median Debt at Grad

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