Morgan State University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Morgan State University is a public research university in Baltimore, Maryland, serving roughly 9,019 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 82.23% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $50,698 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,229
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,985 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 82.23% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 9,019 92.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 40.87%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 33.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 9.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 59.5%
- Average SAT Score: 971
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 9,612
- Applicants (IPEDS): 22,741
- Room & Board: $13,320 annual estimate
Morgan State University: what the data shows
Common questions about Morgan State University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Morgan State University?
Morgan State University is located in Baltimore, MD (ZIP 21251-0001).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Morgan State University public or private?
Morgan State University is a Public institution.
How much does Morgan State University cost?
Published tuition: $8,229 in-state, $19,124 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $14,985.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,585 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,420 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,147 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,981 |
| $110,001+ | $21,323 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $32,916.
How hard is it to get into Morgan State University?
Admission rate: 82.23%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 971 and midpoint ACT 18.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Morgan State University?
Total enrollment: 9,019 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 9,612 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,712 students.
About 93% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Morgan State University?
150%-time completion rate: 40.87%.
First-year retention: 73.3%.
What do graduates of Morgan State University earn?
Median earnings: $40,065 six years after entry; $50,698 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,250.
56.55% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Morgan State University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Social Work (128 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (118 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (97 completions)
- Psychology, General (77 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (55 completions)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (45 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (40 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (39 completions)
- Sociology, General (34 completions)
- Information Science/Studies (33 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Morgan State University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 82.23%; completion rate 40.87%; median earnings $50,698 at 10 years; net price $14,985. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,229
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Morgan State University was $8,229.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,985
2024 Value
In 2024 Morgan State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,985.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$59,940 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,985 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$32,916 4-Year In-State Tuition
$76,496 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$13,320 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$23,549 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$94,196 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Morgan State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
56.55% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
65.40% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Morgan State University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Morgan State University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,218 | $16,632 | $14,502 |
| 2014 | $7,378 | $16,862 | $15,926 |
| 2015 | $7,508 | $17,182 | $16,225 |
| 2016 | $7,636 | $17,504 | $16,918 |
| 2017 | $7,766 | $17,832 | $16,658 |
| 2018 | $7,900 | $18,167 | $16,991 |
| 2019 | $8,008 | $18,480 | $17,619 |
| 2020 | $7,628 | $20,251 | $17,351 |
| 2021 | $8,008 | $18,479 | $16,645 |
| 2022 | $8,008 | $18,479 | $13,669 |
| 2023 | $8,118 | $18,800 | $15,015 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
82.23% Acceptance Rate
22,741 Total Applicants
18,865 Students Admitted
2,282 First-Time Students Enrolled
12.10% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 971
ACT Average: 18
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Morgan State University reported total enrollment of about 9,019 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (76.4%), Race/ethnicity unknown (7.1%), and Non-Resident Alien (6.3%). About 56.55% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 33.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
92.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Morgan State University in 2024 is 9,019 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 9,612 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,712 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 76.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
18.85% 100% Completion Time
40.87% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 18.85% of students graduating from Morgan State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Social Work: 23% male / 77% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 34% male / 66% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 32% male / 68% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Morgan State University.
Return on Investment
$27,250 Median Student Debt
$50,698 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
53.75% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
745.81% Return on Investment
5.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Morgan State University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 73 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Social Work: 128 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 118 completions
3. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 97 completions
4. Psychology, General: 77 completions
5. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 55 completions
6. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 45 completions
7. Elementary Education and Teaching: 40 completions
8. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 39 completions
9. Sociology, General: 34 completions
Most popular programs at Morgan State University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Morgan State University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Morgan State University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 59.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,634
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,759
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Morgan State University is a public institution located in Baltimore, MD, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Social Work, Business Administration and Management, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Enrollment is approximately 9,019 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (76.4%), Race/ethnicity unknown (7.1%), Non-Resident Alien (6.3%). The admission rate is 82.23%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 971. The 150%-time completion rate is 40.87%. Approximately 56.55% of students receive Pell Grants. About 33.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Location
Baltimore, MD 21251-0001
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 73 distinct degree programs, Morgan State University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Morgan State University located?
Morgan State University is located in Baltimore, MD.
What is Morgan State University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Morgan State University is 82.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 22,741 applicants and 18,865 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Morgan State University cost?
Reported tuition is $8,229 and average net price is $14,985 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,320 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Morgan State University?
Morgan State University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 9,612 students, Black or African American (76.4%), Race/ethnicity unknown (7.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Morgan State University?
About 33.1% of students at Morgan State University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Morgan State University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Morgan State University reports midpoint SAT about 971 and midpoint ACT about 18.
What do graduates of Morgan State University earn?
Median earnings are $40,065 six years after entry and $50,698 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Morgan State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 40.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Morgan State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,250.
Is Morgan State University public or private?
Morgan State University is a public institution located in Baltimore, MD.
Is Morgan State University an HBCU?
Yes. Morgan State University is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Morgan State University a tribal college?
No. Morgan State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Maryland college costs
- Maryland colleges by ROI
- Baltimore, Maryland city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Maryland
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.