Morgan State University, MD
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Main Campus
Morgan State University Rankings
Affordability69
Selectivity8
Retention30
Graduation1
Earnings17
Diversity19
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Morgan State University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture4%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing22%
Communication, Journalism7%
Communications Technologies1%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education8%
Engineering15%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs2%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences6%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities5%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service5%
Social Sciences7%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Morgan State University
66%
Admission Rate
510
Median SAT Math
490
Median SAT Reading
18
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)470–550
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)450–530
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)16–20
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Morgan State University
$8K
In-State Tuition
$18K
Out-of-State Tuition
$24K
Average Total Cost
$17K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $22K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Morgan State University
66%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
24%
Repayment Rate
$306
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 41% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 11% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 13% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $20K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $48K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $34K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 19% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 24% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 28% | 50% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 34% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Morgan State University
72%
Retention Rate
31%
Transfer Rate
22%
Withdrawal Rate
38%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 13% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 38% | 52% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 37% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 40% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 39% | 38% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 31% | 46% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 25% | 46% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 88% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 31% | 44% | 44% |
| Other race | 33% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Morgan State University
92%
Employment Rate
$28K
Median Salary
$16K
25 Pctl Salary
$41K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $16K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $28K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $41K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $54K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $28K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $33K | $35K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $40K | $39K | $35K |
Students
Students at Morgan State University
6,404
Undergraduates
75%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
1,293
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 80% | 36% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 2% | 43% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 9% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 34% | 38% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 16% | 17% | 15% |
Location Map
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