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Morgan State University is a public, urban university located in residential Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It was established in 1867 as the Centenary Biblical Institute, a Methodist Episcopal seminary, to train young men in the ministry. It gained university status in 1975. Morgan offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
Morgan's athletic teams are known as the Bears. They compete in the Mideastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). The university has an active Greek life with several NPHC organizations.
Morgan State is found in Baltimore, MD. Baltimore is a large city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Morgan State.
The school is known for its programs in media, engineering, architecture and planning, and family and social work.
Admission to Morgan State is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 34% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 490.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Morgan State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 7,208 in 2007-2008 at the school. Morgan State has a large minority student population.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Morgan State offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Morgan State University
1700 East Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, MD 21251-0001
General Phone: (443) 885-3333
http://www.morgan.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 214 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, business and related services |
| Liberal Arts | 105 | sociology, political science, English, history, international relations, economics, speech and rhetoric, museum studies |
| Media | 98 | radio and television |
| Engineering | 98 | electrical engineering, civil engineering, engineering, industrial engineering, engineering physics |
| Family and Social Work | 96 | social work, family and consumer science, foodservice management |
| Education and Teaching | 91 | elementary school teaching, health teaching, community college education, physical education teaching, educational administration, higher education administration, secondary teaching, science teaching, ... |
| Science | 65 | biology, chemistry, physics, biological and physical sciences, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Therapy and Counseling | 54 | psychology |
| Architecture and Planning | 49 | architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 31 | information science, computer and info science |
| Hospitality | 28 | hotel management |
| Music | 19 | music |
| Medical Support and Technology | 12 | clinical and medical lab science, clinical lab tech |
| Art Studies | 11 | art studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 10 | philosophy |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Morgan State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 813 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 130 | 19 |
| Doctor's degree | 42 | 8 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
Morgan State is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Morgan State had a total enrollment of 7,208 students (6,192 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 3% |
| Black | 90% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 58% |
| New Jersey | 9% |
| New York | 9% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Washington, DC | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Delaware | 2% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
Morgan State offers campus housing for 2,831 of its 6,192 (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 | 11,883 | 4,025 | 34% | 1,321 | 33% |
| Men | 4,365 | 1,579 | 36% | 603 | 38% |
| Women | 7,518 | 2,446 | 33% | 718 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 480 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 490 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 7% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,438 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,928 |
| Room and board | $ 8,030 |
| Room charge | $ 5,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,880 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,850 |
Financial Aid:
Morgan State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 208300)
Morgan State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 91 | 52 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 78 | 44 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 96 | 75 |
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 | 17 | $119,463 | 4 | $128,268 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 10 | $107,807 | 8 | $99,031 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $83,469 | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $44,429 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 33 | $109,387 | 17 | $92,644 |
*: 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 | 20 | $91,313 | 8 | $110,685 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 62 | $79,670 | 26 | $80,664 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 57 | $68,174 | 52 | $65,334 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $55,284 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 89 | $44,441 | 66 | $43,070 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 232 | $63,914 | 154 | $60,485 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Track | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 96 | 59 | 155 |
| Football | 62 | 0 | 62 |
| Track | 17 | 16 | 33 |
| Basketball | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 32 | 39 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Community College Education
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, General
Industrial Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Museology/Museum Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Morgan State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in science (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care 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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