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Coppin State University
Coppin State University admits a bit under 50% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Coppin State University, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Coppin State University sits in Baltimore proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. It is one of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities, a designation that shapes both its history and its present mission.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $102,720 four years out. 53.9% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,844 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 66.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
What that means for you depends on the numbers — which is what the rest of this page is for.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Coppin State University received 4,703 applications and admitted 2,331 (49.6%), with 407 enrolling.
How Coppin State University compares
| Coppin State University | Maryland median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 45.8% | 76.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,100 | $13,588 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $46,490 | $61,797 | $53,781 |
At $46,490, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($61,797). Look at Coppin State University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $7,100 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $14,024. For non-residents, Coppin State University's $14,024 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
Enrollment sits at 1,844 — Coppin State University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
Fewer than half of Coppin State University students — 26.2% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Coppin State University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $102,720 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $64,090 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $60,410 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,110 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $56,774 |
| Social Work | $56,599 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $56,399 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $55,944 |
| Psychology, General | $49,542 |
Median earnings for these 9 Coppin State University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $46,490 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 23 additional Coppin State University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is Coppin State University's acceptance rate?
49.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,331 admitted from 4,703 applicants.
How much does Coppin State University cost?
In-state tuition is $7,100; out-of-state students pay $14,024. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Coppin State University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $46,490 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Maryland
- Washington Adventist University — 46.2% admitted
- University of Maryland-College Park — 44.8% admitted
- St. John's College — 55.2% admitted
- Washington College — 56.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.