MSU, Morgan
Morgan State University
1700 E Cold Spring Ln, Baltimore, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Morgan State University (MSU, Morgan)
About this school
Morgan State, founded in 1867, is a public, comprehensive university. It offers a nurturing environment which encourages the growth of individuality. Programs are offered through the College of Liberal Arts; the Institute of Architecture and Planning; and the Schools of Business and Management; Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences; Education and Urban Studies; Engineering; and Graduate Studies. Its 125-acre campus is located in Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington, DC.
- www.morgan.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
Not reported
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:6,114
- Men:2,769 (45.3%)
- Women:3,345 (54.7%)
Location
Admission Information (MSU, Morgan)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Morgan State University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | 3 | - |
Academic Electives | 3 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | Not reported |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Required for some | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Not reported | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | Not reported |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 1700 East Cold Spring Lane |
City, State, Zip | Baltimore, MD 21251 |
Phone | (443) 885-3000 |
Fax | - |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | April 15 |
Application Fee | $35 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | June 30 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | - |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Recommended for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 2 required for some freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 43% of 9,166 applicants were admitted |
Women | 42% of 5,607 applicants were admitted |
Men | 45% of 3,559 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 2,266 (57%) of 3,979 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 1,252 (53%) of 2,367 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 1,014 (63%) of 1,612 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.00 |
375 And Above | 9% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 11% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 12% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 15% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 30% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 22% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
Sat Critical Reading | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | Not reported |
• Score 30 - 36 | Not reported |
• Score 24 - 29 | Not reported |
• Score 18 - 23 | Not reported |
• Score 12 - 17 | Not reported |
• Score 6 - 11 | Not reported |
• Score 5 Or Below | Not reported |
Tuition & Financial Aid (MSU, Morgan)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $7,767|Out-of-state: $17,833
- Room & Board: - $10,650 (100.0%)
- Other Expences: - Not reported
- Tuition & Fees: - Not reported
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Morgan State University accepts installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline April 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning June 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002083 | Free |
Institution's own form | - |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,130 (94.8%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,109 (98.1%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,109 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 74 (6.7%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 42% |
Average Award | $11,310 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 882 (79.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,561 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 828 (74.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,472 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 299 (27.0%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 118 (9.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,947 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 4,967 (85.3%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 4,739 (95.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 4,739 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 345 (7.3%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 40% |
Average Award | $11,374 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 3,379 (71.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,183 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 3,535 (74.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,117 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,090 (23.0%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 500 (8.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,029 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 83% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $34,578 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 14.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 2.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,168 |
Academics & Instruction (MSU, Morgan)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
436
Part-Time Faculty
122
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
54%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 20% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 25% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 30% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 22% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 2% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 1% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 0% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 11% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 45% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 45% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 285 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Morgan State University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
68.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
43.0%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
100%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
100.0%
Programs & Majors (MSU, Morgan)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (55)
- Accounting
- African Studies
- African-American/Black Studies
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Behavioral Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Teacher Education
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Computer Science
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Finance, General
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- Health Teacher Education
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Science/Studies
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Music, General
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
Most Popular Disciplines
Not offered
Professional Degree Programs
Not reported
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Summer session
Study Abroad
Family and consumer sciences, Business/marketing, Communication technologies, Social sciences, Communication/journalism
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Architecture, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of City and Regional Planning, Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Arts, Master of Engineering, Master of Public Health
Master's Programs of Study (34)
- African-American Studies
- Architecture
- Bioinformatics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- Higher Education
- Historic Preservation
- History
- Industrial/Management Engineering
- International Affairs
- Landscape Architecture
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Middle School Education
- Museum Studies
- Music
- Nursing--General
- Psychology--General
- Public Health--General
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Transportation Management
- Transportation and Highway Engineering
- Urban and Regional Planning
Campus Life (MSU, Morgan)
Location & Geography
Population
619,493
Nearest Metropolitan Area
143 acres
Environment
Urban environment
Campus Size
Washington, DC
Weather
Temperature | 23.4 average low in January, 83.2 average high in September |
Rain | 114 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 20 mile(s) from campus in Baltimore |
Nearest Bus Station | 6 mile(s) from campus in Baltimore |
Nearest Train Station | 6 mile(s) from campus in Baltimore |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing
Students of College Housing
46% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Bears |
School Colors | Royal blue and orange |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Bowling | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Bowling | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, bowling, cross-country running, field hockey, football, golf, gymnastics, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball, weight lifting |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Morgan State University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, student government association, greek life, choir, band, cultural organizations
Sororities
10% of women participate
Fraternities
10% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
5,472
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
6,114
Women
3,345
Men
2,769
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- Not reported
International Students
Not reported
Average Age
22
Number of Graduate Students
Not reported