Morgan State University
#332 in National Universities (tie)
Overview
Morgan State University is a public institution that was founded in 1867. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,609 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 175 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Morgan State University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #332. Its in-state tuition and fees are $8,118; out-of-state tuition and fees are $18,800.
Morgan State University is a public institution that was founded in 1867. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,609 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 175 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Morgan State University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #332. Its in-state tuition and fees are $8,118; out-of-state tuition and fees are $18,800.
At-a-Glance
Setting
Urban
In-state tuition and fees
$8,118
Undergraduate Enrollment
7,609
Acceptance Rate
85%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$18,800
In-State Tuition & Fees
$8,118
Room & Board
$11,805(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$12,098
$16,645
$16,645
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$18,800
In-State Tuition & Fees
$8,118
Room & Board
$11,805(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$12,098
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
22%
17:1
40%
* In cases where salary data at the specific major level is unavailable, a general salary for the major category is displayed.
Faculty Research Impact
Bibliometric Rank
259
Bibliometrics is the statistical analyses of publications and citations for the purpose of measuring faculty research impact.Publications Cited in Top 25% of Journals
52%
Publications Cited in Top 5% of Journals
12%
Total Papers published between 2018-2022
1,310
Citations Per Publication
9:1
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Last updated 2023.
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Students
7,609
Graduate Enrollment
1,492
Total Enrollment
9,101
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
7,006
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
79%
Minority Enrollment
79%
Minority Enrollment
71%
Black
13%
Unknown
7%
International
5%
Hispanic
3%
Two or more races
1%
White
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
28+
Sports Teams
11
Fraternities
10
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
22%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
80%
Average Debt at Graduation
$28,187
$39,745
$39,745
Graduation Rate
22%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
80%
Average Debt at Graduation
$28,187
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