Morgan State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. median debt is moderately high. 57% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Morgan State University is a public institution located in Baltimore, Maryland with approximately 9,019 undergraduate students enrolled. Morgan State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,985 per year. The graduation rate is 41%, and the typical graduate earns $42,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Morgan State University is a public historically black research university in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It is the third largest among all Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCUs). In 1890, the university, then known as the Centenary Biblical Institute, changed its name to honor Lyttleton Morgan, the first chairman of its board of trustees and a donor. It became a university in 1975.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: as one of the largest HBCUs in the country, Morgan State offers a strong sense of community and an affordable price point — just $15,015/year average net cost — making it genuinely accessible. However, the 42% graduation rate is a real concern, meaning fewer than half of students who start here finish, and median earnings of $42,600 a decade out are modest, so students should choose a major with an eye toward career outcomes. Worth considering if you're drawn to HBCU culture, Baltimore's job market, and need to keep costs down — but go in with a clear plan and use every academic support resource available.
Popular Programs
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Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 2% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (9,019 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Morgan State University
1700 East Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, MD 21251-0001
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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