Morgan State University is a public 4-year college in Baltimore, Maryland with 9,019 undergraduates. It admits 82% of applicants, costs an average of $14,653 a year after grants and graduates 42% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Morgan State University acceptance rate and admissions
Morgan State University admitted 82% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 400 to 520, math 440 to 550). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Morgan State University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action | Dec 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision | Apr 1, 2027 |
Next deadline: Early action, Dec 1, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: $35 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Morgan State University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Morgan State University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $8,346 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $19,456 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $18,625 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $27,114 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $14,653 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $14,653 a year after grants and scholarships, $12,461 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Morgan State University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Morgan State University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 42% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $56,585 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $25,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 45% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Morgan State University majors and what graduates earn
Morgan State University awarded bachelor's degrees in 48 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from electrical engineering ($98,640).
All 48 majors at Morgan State University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Morgan State University
46 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 46 graduate programs
Students and location
- 9,019 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 61% women, 39% men
- 18 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Morgan State University?
Morgan State University admitted 82% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Morgan State University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $8,346 for in-state students and $19,456 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $14,653 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Morgan State University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 400 to 520 in reading and writing and 440 to 550 in math, and 16 to 21 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Morgan State University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Morgan State University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Morgan State University?
42% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Morgan State University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $56,585 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.