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Morgan State University

Morgan State University is a public university in a large city in the Baltimore, MD metro with 8,300 students and a 82% acceptance rate.

Baltimore, Maryland · Public · City, large · 8,300 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division I · Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Admission rate

82%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

971

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

17–21

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$14,985

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

41%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

71%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$50,698

10 years after entry

Students

8,300

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Priority deadline
Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read.		December 1, 2026
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		April 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: morgan.edu · checked September 26, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by 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
Over $110,000$21,323

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreMorgan State University courseCredits
Calculus AB4MATH 2414 credits
Calculus BC4MATH 2424 credits
Biology4BIOL 101 and 102 or BIOL 105 and 106 (majors)8 credits
Chemistry4CHEM 101 and 102 CHEM 105 and 106 (majors)8 credits
United States History4HIST 105 and 1066 credits
Psychology4PSYC 1013 credits
Statistics4MATH 3313 credits
Computer Science A3COSC 1103 credits
Show all 37 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB4MATH 2414 credits
Calculus BC4MATH 2424 credits
Biology4BIOL 101 and 102 or BIOL 105 and 106 (majors)8 credits
Chemistry4CHEM 101 and 102 CHEM 105 and 106 (majors)8 credits
United States History4HIST 105 and 1066 credits
Psychology4PSYC 1013 credits
Statistics4MATH 3313 credits
Computer Science A3COSC 1103 credits
Computer Science A4COSC 1114 credits
Macroeconomics4ECON 2013 credits
Microeconomics4ECON 2023 credits
World History: Modern4HIST 101 and 1026 credits
Environmental Science4EASC 403
European History4
Human Geography4GEOG 1063 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4SPAN 203 and 2046 credits
United States Government and Politics4POSC 2013 credits
Computer Science Principles4COSC 1124 credits
Art History3ART 3083 credits
Art History4ART 3033 credits
Art History5ART 303 and 3046 credits
Aural Subscore4MUSC 1352 credits
Aural Subscore5MUSC 135 and 1364 credits
Chinese Language and Culture4CHIN 203 and 2046 credits
Comparative Government and Politics4POSC 3143 credits
Drawing4ART 1093 credits
French Language and Culture4FREN 203 and 2046 credits
German Language and Culture4GERM 203 and 2046 credits
Italian Language and Culture4General Education AH Elective 6
Japanese Language and Culture4JPNS 203 and 2046 credits
Language and Composition4ENGL 1013 credits
Latin4LATN 203 and 2046 credits
Literature and Composition4ENGL 1023 credits
Nonaural Subscore4MUSC 1713 credits
Nonaural Subscore5MUSC 171 and 1726 credits
Physics 1: Algebra-based4PHYS 2035 credits
Physics 2: Algebra-based4PHYS 2045 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4PHYS 205 and PHYS 20610 credits
Physics C: Mechanics4PHYS 301 and PHYS 3026 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture4SPAN 315 and 3166 credits
Studio Art 2D Design4ART 1103 credits
Studio Art 3D Design4ART 1153 credits

Source: morgan.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies97
Business Administration and Management83
Psychology77
Biology/Biological Sciences55
Electrical and Electronics Engineering43
Elementary Education and Teaching40
Computer and Information Sciences39
Information Science/Studies33
Show the other 42 majors
Sociology32
Social Work30
Marketing/Marketing Management29
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse26
Accounting23
Civil Engineering23
Journalism22
Architecture22
Broadcast Journalism21
Political Science and Government21
Construction Management20
Public Health Education and Promotion19
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences16
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects15
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies15
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies11
Finance11
Art/Art Studies9
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other8
Industrial Engineering8
Public Relations/Image Management7
History7
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management7
Human Biology7
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist6
Actuarial Science5
Music5
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics5
Transportation and Highway Engineering5
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching4
Chemistry4
Urban Studies/Affairs4
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management4
Cloud Computing3
Data Science, Other3
Interior Design3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts2
Economics2
English Language and Literature2
Mathematics1
International/Globalization Studies1
Philosophy1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Basketball, Football, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Basketball, Bowling, Other Sports, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

2,859,024 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)

Nearest hub airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 15.8 of 20

Elevation

244 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

27°F

July high

86°F

Annual snowfall

19.3 in

Days at 90°F or higher

18 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,360 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size