Morgan State University
Baltimore, Maryland 21251-0001
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
Morgan State University is a public institution in Baltimore with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 984, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 8.3K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
42% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,698 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,015.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Bears
History & Fun Facts
- •Wagner1901–1902Charles Edmond Young (acting)1902–1937John O.
- •Fraser, II (interim)1971–1974King Virgil Cheek1974–1975Thomas P.
- •It was founded in 1867 as the Centenary Biblical Institute, a Methodist Episcopal seminary, to train young men in the ministry.
- •The school was renamed as Morgan College in 1890 in honor of the Reverend Lyttleton Morgan, the first chairman of its board of trustees, who donated land to the college.
- •In 1895, the institution awarded its first baccalaureate degree to George W.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 984
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
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
35.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Programs (128)
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
71%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
62
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
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