Morgan State University
Non-profit
Public
Private
Regional
Founded in 1867 as a Methodist seminary, Morgan State University became a public school in 1939. Located in northeast Baltimore, the university now enrolls about 7,700 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. A member of the Maryland Online consortium of schools, Morgan provides students access to shared online courses. The university also delivers several graduate degrees and certificates online. Master’s degrees available online at Morgan include community college administration, business administration, public health, social work, and project management. The university also delivers a doctorate in community college leadership and a graduate certificate in sustainable urban communities. Morgan provides online students with the same library, tutoring, and advising services available to on-campus learners, as well as technical support. The admission process for online degrees includes a departmental evaluation.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
69% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
87% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
70% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
| Test scores: | Required | High school transcript: | Required |
| High school rank: | Considered (not required) | Letter of recommendation: | Required |
| High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
| Completion of college prep program: | Required | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
13k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
99%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 2 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 3 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 5 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 6 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 7 | Education | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 8 | Engineering Technologies/Technicians | ✕ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 9 | Engineering | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 10 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | ✕ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 11 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 12 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 13 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 14 | Health Professions And Related Programs | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 15 | History | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 16 | History | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 17 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | ✕ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 18 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 19 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 20 | Natural Resources And Conservation | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 21 | Philosophy And Religious Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 22 | Physical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 23 | Psychology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 24 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 25 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 26 | Visual And Performing Arts | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |