Coppin State University
Coppin
Baltimore, Maryland 21216-3698
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — excellent value
Coppin State University is a public institution in Baltimore with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
26% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,490 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $6,007.
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •History Coppin State University was founded in 1900 at what was then called Colored High School (later named Douglass High School) on Pennsylvania Avenue by the Baltimore City School Board.
- •It first had a one-year training course for the preparation of African-American elementary school teachers.
- •By 1902, the training program was expanded to a two-year Normal Department within the high school.
- •In 1950, Coppin became part of the higher education system of Maryland under the State Department of Education, and renamed Coppin State Teachers College.
- •Two years later, Coppin moved to its present 38-acre (150,000 m) site on West North Avenue.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
58.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,606
Programs (49)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
73%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
13
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MD state average + large city premium