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Summary
Morgan State University is a public institution that was founded in 1867. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,711, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 143 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Morgan State University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $7,082 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $16,426 (2012-13).
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Morgan State University is Maryland's public urban university. The University offers a comprehensive range of academic programs, awarding degrees from the baccalaureate through the doctorate and has significant programs of research and public service that address issues, problems, and opportunities of urban life. The campus serves an educationally, demographically, and socio-economically diverse student body. It is committed to educating a culturally diverse and multi-racial population with a particular obligation to increasing the educational attainment of the African-American population in fields and at degree levels in which it is underrepresented. It promotes economic development by meeting critical workforce needs and collaborating with business and industry. Morgan State University seeks to be known for its leadership in promoting the academic achievement of students from varied educational and socioeconomic development; and for uniqueness of the University's position in promoting economic development; and otherwise helping to reshape the social, cultural and political landscape of the City of Baltimore and the State of Maryland. |
General Information
| School type | public |
| Year founded | 1867 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2011 Endowment | $1,912,368 |
Applying
When applying to Morgan State University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due June 15. The application fee at Morgan State University is $45. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 56.0 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 56.0% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | June 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Morgan State University is 14:1, and the school has 40.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Morgan State University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Health Professions and Related Programs; and Social Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 69.5 percent.
Student Life
Morgan State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,711, with a gender distribution of 43.4 percent male students and 56.6 percent female students. At this school, 30.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 70.0 percent of students live off campus. Morgan State University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 8,018 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
Morgan State University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. Morgan State University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Morgan State University.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Morgan State University, 45.8 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $5,844.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $7,082 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $16,426 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $8,878 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
