Can you get into Morgan State University?
Baltimore, MD · Public · 9,019 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
82.2%
SAT middle 50%
840–1070
median 970
ACT middle 50%
16–21
median 18
Graduation rate
41%
within six years
Reported by the college
What Morgan State University actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Recommendations
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Test scores
- Essay
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- Legacy
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Morgan State University considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When to apply
- Early ActionDecember 1, 2026
- Regular DecisionApril 1, 2027
Morgan State University fills part of its class in the early round, where admit rates typically run higher. Early Decision is binding, so it only fits a clear first choice.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $25,413, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at Morgan State University by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$9,585
- $30k–$48k$13,420
- $48k–$75k$16,147
- $75k–$110k$19,981
- Over $110k$21,323
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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More on Morgan State University
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Common questions
Morgan State University admissions, answered
What is Morgan State University's acceptance rate?
Morgan State University admits 82.2% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Morgan State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 840 and 1070. A score above 1070 clears the 75th percentile; below 840, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
What does Morgan State University look for in an application?
Morgan State University reports that it weighs grades, recommendations most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does Morgan State University actually cost?
Sticker price is $25,413, but the average family pays $14,985 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $9,585 per year on average.
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