Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$8.1k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,118
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,800
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,755
Avg Off-Campus Living
$14,655
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$20,873
Net price (after aid)$15,015
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$10,666
$30k – $48k$13,284
$48k – $75k$16,670
$75k – $110k$19,600
$110k+$16,768
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$50,698
Median debt at graduation$27,250
Est. monthly loan payment$289
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.9×Graduates earn about 1.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants54%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans65%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
42%
Freshman Retention
71%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$15k below avg
Out-of-state value
$18.8k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$8.1k
below avg
Out-of-state
$18.8k
below avg
Net price
$15k
below avg
Pell
54%
above avg
Median debt
$27.3k
Earnings (10y)
$50.7k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
83%
SAT range
860 - 1080
ACT range
17 - 21
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Baltimore, MD 21251
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.
Areas of study
EngineeringCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationHealth SciencesArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (27)
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringBiomedical Engineering
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Web DevelopmentCybersecurity
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary Education
Health Sciences
Health InformaticsNursing
Arts & Humanities
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About Morgan State University
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- Where is Morgan State University located?
- Morgan State University is located in Baltimore, MD, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Morgan State University?
- Morgan State University is a public university based in MD. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Morgan State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Morgan State University is approximately 83%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Morgan State University?
- Morgan State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $8,118 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Morgan State University?
- Morgan State University reports total enrollment of approximately 9,801 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Morgan State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Morgan State University.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Morgan State University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
Sources used across this page
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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