Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002083
- Phone: (240) 567-5000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
67.84%FINANCIAL AID RATE
94%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
20FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$8,895Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Morgan State University
51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, MD
Morgan State University is a public historically black institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. A majority of historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Enrollment at MSU exceeds seven thousand yearly.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Communications And Journalism
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Engineering
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Psychology
To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to Morgan State University. A score between 820 to 980 on the SAT, or 16 to 19 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. Approximately 50 percent of all applicant were admitted at MSU, with 38 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at morgan.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $7,600 and nonresidents pay $18,000 annually. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $6,200 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The MSU Bears participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Softball (NCAA Division I-AA)
Students can visit the Morgan State University website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants Morgan State University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Morgan State University is around 7,700 students, with undergraduate students making up about 83% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $15,800. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $35 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range estimates:
- In-State Tuition: $5,500-$6,600
- Nonresident Student Tuition: $16,000-$19,140
- Charges for part-time students are:
- State Residents: $330-$400 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $710-$850 per credit unit
- May offer prepaid tuition rates, allowing tuition to be purchased at current rates for future enrollment.
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 94% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 83% | $9,231 |
Receiving Student Loans | 76% | $7,089 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Morgan State University may offer student services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Dietetics Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Graduate Level Public Health (Outside School of Public Health) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Morgan State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)
- Football (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Bowling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Morgan State University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Architecture
- Architecture (B, M)
- Landscape Architect (C, M)
- Urban Planning (M)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Bioinformatics (M)
- Environmental Biology (D)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communication Technology
- Animation (B)
Communications and Journalism
- Journalism (B, M)
- Broadcast Journalism (B)
- Communications (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
Engineering
- Civil Engineering (B)
- Electrical Engineering (B)
- Industrial Engineering (B)
- Engineering (D, M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B, M)
- Public Health (D, M)
- Medical Technology (B)
- Nursing Administration
History
- History (B, D, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, D, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B, M)
- Political Science (B)
- Economics (B, M)
- International Relations (M)
- Social Science
- Geography
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (B, M)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Morgan State University.
- Towson University in Annapolis, MD (3 miles away)
- Coppin State University in Takoma Park, MD (5 miles away)
- Bowie State University in Baltimore, MD (25 miles away)
- University of Maryland - University College in Baltimore, MD (32 miles away)
- University of the District of Columbia in Washington, DC (38 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Compare schools and see a list of all colleges in Maryland
- Browse our list of public colleges in Maryland
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002083
- Phone: (240) 567-5000
- School Homepage