Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
82.96%
SAT Average
984
ACT Range
17-21
Morgan State University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 82.96%. This means approximately 830 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 8,293 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
82.96%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $8,118 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $18,800 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $24,778 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $15,015 | State avg: $16,580. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 54.45% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 65.33% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Morgan State University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$18,800
Room and board
$12,755
Books and supplies
$2,000
Other expenses
$3,565
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$24,778
Average net price
$15,015
Average aid coverage
39%
$9,763 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Morgan State University pays approximately $15,015 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Maryland average of $16,580 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Morgan State University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Maryland and national averages.
Morgan State University net price
$15,015
Maryland average
$16,580
National average
$17,506
Morgan State University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $18,800 and average net price at $15,015. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$18,800
Current net price
$15,015
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
41.61%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$50,698
Undergraduates
8,293
10-Year Median Earnings - Morgan State University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Morgan State University graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Morgan State University?
Undergraduates
8,293
Completion rate
41.61%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
54.45%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
65.33%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 54.45% of Morgan State University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 65.33% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Morgan State University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Morgan State University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Morgan State University lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Morgan State University is listed at 1700 East Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21251-0001. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Morgan State University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan State University | 82.96% | $18,800 | $15,015 | $50,698 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore | Not available | Not available | Not available | $88,174 |
| Johns Hopkins University | 7.56% | $63,340 | $18,161 | $87,555 |
| Capitol Technology University | 77.94% | $27,318 | $24,678 | $85,035 |
| University of Maryland-College Park | 44.84% | $40,306 | $15,590 | $82,860 |
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This local cluster focuses on nearby Baltimore schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Baltimore.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morgan State University's acceptance rate?
Morgan State University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 82.96%.
How much is Morgan State University tuition?
Morgan State University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $18,800.
What is Morgan State University's average net price?
Morgan State University's average net price in the local dataset is $15,015.
What is Morgan State University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $50,698 for Morgan State University.
Is Morgan State University accredited?
Morgan State University's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Morgan State University?
The local dataset lists 8,293 undergraduate students at Morgan State University.
What percentage of Morgan State University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Morgan State University in the local dataset is 54.45%.
What is the federal loan rate at Morgan State University?
The federal loan rate for Morgan State University in the local dataset is 65.33%.
Where should I verify Morgan State University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Morgan State University or the latest official federal education data.