Morgan State University: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

Morgan State University Admissions Overview:

Morgan State, with an acceptance rate of 60% in 2015, is a generally accessible school. Students can apply online, filling out an application at the school's website. Along with this application, needed materials include official high school transcripts and scores from the SAT or ACT. Campus visits are not required, but are encouraged for any interested applicants to see if the school would be a good fit. For complete application instructions, including important dates and deadlines, be sure to visit the school's website, or get in touch with the admissions office.

Admissions Data (2016):

• Morgan State University Acceptance Rate: 60%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 400 / 500
  • SAT Math: 410 / 490
  • SAT Writing: - / -
    • What these SAT numbers mean
  • ACT Composite: 16 / 20
  • ACT English: 14 / 20
  • ACT Math: 16 / 18
    • What these ACT numbers mean

Morgan State University Description:

Morgan State University's 143-acre campus is located in northeast Baltimore, and the school has the official designation of Maryland's Public Urban University. Founded in 1867, Morgan State is a historically Black university that takes pride in its students' diverse social, economic, and educational backgrounds. The university wins high marks for the number of bachelor's degrees it awards to African American students. Professional fields in business, communications, and engineering are particularly popular with undergraduates. On the athletic front, the Morgan State Bears compete in the NCAA Division I Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). The school fields five men's and nine women's Division I sports. Top choices include football, basketball, bowling, cross country, and volleyball.

Enrollment (2016):

• Total Enrollment: 7,689 (6,362 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 49% Male / 51% Female
• 90% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

• Tuition and Fees: $7,636 (in-state); $17,504 (out-of-state)
• Books: $2,500 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $10,490
• Other Expenses: $3,695
• Total Cost: $24,321 (in-state); $34,189 (out-of-state)

Morgan State University Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 89%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 78%
  • Loans: 75%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $8,232
  • Loans: $6,790

Academic Programs:

• Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Architecture, Biology, Business Administration, Electrical Engineering, Finance, Psychology, Sociology, Telecommunications

Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 70%
• Transfer Out Rate: 16%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 10%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 32%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

• Men's Sports: Football, Tennis, Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field
• Women's Sports: Volleyball, Cheerleading, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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