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Coppin State University, established in 1900, is a historically black college. Originally founded as the Colored High School, the name was later changed to Douglass High School. It was renamed to Fanny Jackson Coppin Normal School in 1926 and to Coppin Teachers College in 1938. It became Coppin State Teachers College in 1950 and gained university status in 1988. The university is also known as CSU the campus covers more than 50 acres in Baltimore, Maryland. It is a part of the University System of Maryland and is made up of the following academic units:
CSU takes part in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I. The sports teams are called the Eagles and participate in men's baseball, track, cross country, basketball, and tennis; and women's basketball, cross country, bowling, softball, track, tennis, and volleyball.
Students attend Coppin State in Baltimore, MD, a large city. The school is a public institution. Coppin State degrees go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine, therapy and counseling, nutrition and exercise therapy, security and law enforcement, and science and laboratory technician.
Coppin State is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that the school only let in 36% of those who applied in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 380 and 450.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 3,932 students at Coppin State (as of 2007-2008). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Coppin State are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are female.
A lot of students at Coppin State attend part-time. The school offers students meal plans. Coppin State values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Coppin State University
2500 West North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216-3698
General Phone: (410) 951-3000
http://www.coppin.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 100 | various nursing, community nurse, registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 87 | liberal arts and sciences, social studies, social services, English language and literature, history, sociology, political science |
| Education and Teaching | 47 | adult ed administration, special education, teacher education and development, reading teaching, early childhood education, elementary school teaching, education courses, educational administration |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 47 | criminal justice and safety, corrections and criminal justice |
| Therapy and Counseling | 37 | psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 27 | rehabilitation, sports and fitness management |
| Business and Management | 26 | business administration |
| Family and Social Work | 11 | social work |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics and statistics, mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 1 | science tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Coppin State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 293 | 20 |
| Master's degree | 97 | 10 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
Coppin State is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Coppin State had a total enrollment of 3,932 students (3,131 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 25% |
| Women | 75% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 3% |
| Black | 85% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
Coppin State offers campus housing for 651 of its 3,131 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Baltimore, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,593 | 1,988 | 36% | 590 | 30% |
| Men | 1,366 | 457 | 33% | 145 | 32% |
| Women | 4,227 | 1,531 | 36% | 445 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 460 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 450 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 79% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,140 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,635 |
| Room and board | $ 7,138 |
| Room charge | $ 4,462 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,676 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,386 |
Financial Aid:
Coppin State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 206800)
Coppin State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 31 | 27 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 32 | 58 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 9 | $82,017 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $89,796 | 12 | $83,145 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $95,876 | 9 | $83,656 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $68,074 | 9 | $66,707 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 38 | $60,745 | 54 | $60,172 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 7 | $50,126 | 6 | $43,972 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 68 | $65,113 | 79 | $62,327 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Track | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 49 | 54 | 103 |
| Track | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| Basketball | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 26 | 32 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Coppin State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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