Morgan State University

https://www.morgan.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $5,698
    1.99% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $15,476
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    82.2%
    23,366 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    10,739
    91% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    40.9%
    542 Graduates

    About

    Morgan State University is a higher education institution located in Baltimore City, MD. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Morgan State University were Liberal Arts & Sciences (97 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (83 degrees), and General Psychology (77 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,268 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Morgan State University. 63.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (978 degrees), 20 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (49 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Morgan State University is $5,698, which is $−26,222 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Morgan State University is $5,698, which is $26,222 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,476.

    In 2024, 88% of undergraduate students attending Morgan State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $5,698
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Morgan State University was $5,698. The cost of tuition at Morgan State University is $−26,222 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Average Net Price

    $15,476
    2024 Value
    0.821%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Morgan State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,476. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Morgan State University grew by 0.821%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $13,705
    Room and Board
    $2,000
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Morgan State University was of $13,705 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.36% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    88%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    65%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    88% of undergraduate students at Morgan State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.12% with respect to 2023, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Morgan State University received 23,366 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 2.75% annual growth. Out of those 23,366 applicants, 19,214 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.2% acceptance rate.

    There were 10,739 students enrolled at Morgan State University in 2024. 22% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Morgan State University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    82.2%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    19,214
    Accepted Out of 23,366

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Morgan State University was 82.2% (19,214 admissions from 23,366 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 83%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 2.75%, while admissions grew by 1.85%.

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    SAT Scores

    22%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    512
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    22% of enrolled first-time students at Morgan State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Morgan State University had a total enrollment of 10,739 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Morgan State University is 9,775 students and the part-time enrollment is 964. This means that 91% of students enrolled at Morgan State University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Morgan State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.7% Black or African American, 5.37% Hispanic or Latino, 3.17% Two or More Races, 1.44% White, 0.456% Asian, 0.186% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0466% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Morgan State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (46.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (28.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.43%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (40.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (16.1%) and White Female (2.77%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    91%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Morgan State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,739 students. The full-time enrollment at Morgan State University is 9,775 and the part-time enrollment is 964. This means that 91% of students enrolled at Morgan State University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    73%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Morgan State University was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Morgan State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      7,913 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      577 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      340 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Morgan State University is 73.7% Black or African American, 5.37% Hispanic or Latino, 3.17% Two or More Races, 1.44% White, 0.456% Asian, 0.186% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0466% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 645 students (6.01%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 348 more women than men received degrees from Morgan State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Morgan State University is black or african american (978 degrees awarded). There were 20 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (49 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Morgan State University is Liberal Arts & Sciences (97 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (83 degrees) and General Psychology (77 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Morgan State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (40 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (128 degrees), and Communication Technologies (15 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Software developers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Morgan State University are Software developers (482,931 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (365,968 people), Other managers (352,236 people), Civil engineers (312,011 people), and Mechanical engineers (218,884 people).

    The most specialized majors at Morgan State University in 2024 are Architecture and Related Services (40 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (128 degrees), Communication Technologies (15 degrees), Human Sciences (31 degrees), and Engineering (110 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Morgan State University are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Podiatrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Morgan State University are Architecture and Related Services (40 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (128 degrees), Communication Technologies (15 degrees), Human Sciences (31 degrees), and Engineering (110 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Architectural, engineering & related services
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Morgan State University are Architectural, engineering & related services (586,798 people), Computer Systems Design (489,468 people), Construction (344,974 people), Elementary & secondary schools (254,956 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (227,420 people).

    The most specialized majors at Morgan State University are Architecture and Related Services (40 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (128 degrees), Communication Technologies (15 degrees), Human Sciences (31 degrees), and Engineering (110 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Morgan State University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      97 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      83 degrees awarded
    3. General Psychology
      77 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Morgan State University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 97 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    460
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    808
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 460 degrees were awarded to men at Morgan State University, which is 0.569 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (808).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Morgan State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.513 times less than the 78 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 98 degrees were awarded to men at Morgan State University in Social Work, which is 3.27 times more than the 30 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    22%
    100% Completion Time
    46%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 22% of students graduating from Morgan State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      978 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      49 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      46 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Morgan State University is black or african american (978 degrees awarded). There were 20 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (49 degrees).

    3% of degree recipients (38 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      726 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      694 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      683 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Morgan State University is black or african american female (726 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (694 degrees).

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    Operations

    Morgan State University has an endowment valued at nearly $106M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.54M (6.14%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

    In 2024, Morgan State University had a total salary expenditure of 428M. Morgan State University employs 167 Associate professors, 128 Lecturers and 85 Assistant professors. Most academics at Morgan State University are Male Associate professor (91), Female Associate professor (76), and Male Lecturer (66).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Morgan State University are: Management, with 409 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 198 employees, and Service with 198 employees.

    Endowment

    $106M
    2024 Endowment
    13.3%
    growth from 2023

    Morgan State University has an endowment valued at about $106M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Morgan State University grew 13.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $146M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $157M
    2024 Salaries
    7.37%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Morgan State University paid a median of $157M in salaries, which represents 36.7% of their overall expenditure ($428M) and a 7.37% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 19.3% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 14.5% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $50.1M
    Instructional Salaries
    463
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Morgan State University paid a total of $50.1M to 463 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.9% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Morgan State University were Management with 409 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 198 employees, and Service with 198 employees.

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