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Morgan State University
Morgan State University says yes to 82.2% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $50,698 median earnings.
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Morgan 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 Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, where graduates median $98,640 four years out. 56.5% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 9,019 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 73.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 860 and 1080 — below the MD middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Morgan State University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Morgan State University received 22,741 applications and admitted 18,865 (83%), with 2,282 enrolling.
You can apply to Morgan State University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 860 and 1080; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 410 | 480 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 500 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 19 | 21 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Morgan State University compares
| Morgan State University | Maryland median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 82.2% | 76.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,229 | $13,588 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $50,698 | $61,797 | $53,781 |
At $50,698, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($61,797). Look at Morgan State University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $8,229 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $19,124. For non-residents, Morgan State University's $19,124 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 9,019 undergrads, Morgan State University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
40.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 59% don't — ask a Morgan State University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Morgan State University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $98,640 |
| Computer Science | $90,183 |
| Civil Engineering | $88,870 |
| Information Science/Studies | $83,331 |
| Industrial Engineering | $81,416 |
| Construction Management | $80,260 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,700 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $64,007 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,979 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,527 |
| Social Work | $60,082 |
| Architecture | $59,586 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $58,788 |
| Marketing | $56,767 |
| Psychology, General | $56,741 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $55,837 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $55,716 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $55,169 |
| Biology, General | $53,617 |
| Sociology | $52,116 |
| Political Science and Government | $50,791 |
| Journalism | $50,700 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | $49,198 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $46,441 |
| Music | $34,725 |
Median earnings for these 25 Morgan State University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $50,698 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 24 additional Morgan State University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Morgan State University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 860–1080 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 82.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Morgan State University's acceptance rate?
83% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 18,865 admitted from 22,741 applicants.
How much does Morgan State University cost?
In-state tuition is $8,229; out-of-state students pay $19,124. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Morgan State University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $50,698 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Maryland
- Mount St. Mary's University — 73.8% admitted
- Ner Israel Rabbinical College — 65.7% admitted
- Notre Dame of Maryland University — 82.2% admitted
- Maryland Institute College of Art — 76.8% 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.