Morgan State University
Morgan State University is one of the fourteen public 4-year colleges in Maryland. The campus is located in an urban area, in Baltimore.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 7,747 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,204 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 903 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 75%). Every year 38% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Morgan State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,264, and fees were $2,502. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $15,330 and $2,502 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students7,747 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate75% |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 47 miles radius of Morgan State University
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Towson University
4 miles away |
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University of Maryland, Baltimore
4 miles away |
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Coppin State University
5 miles away |
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Bowie State University
24 miles away |
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University of Maryland-University College
33 miles away |
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University of the District of Columbia
38 miles away |
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American International Institute of Health
43 miles away |
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Star College
45 miles away |
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Alexandria City Schools
45 miles away |
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Millersville University of Pennsylvania
47 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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University of Massachusetts-Boston
offers 8 nursing programs |
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North Carolina A&T State University
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
offers 6 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1925 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/22/2014 - Current |
Admission
64%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 900 to 1060 |
| ACT | 16 to 20 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $35 |
| Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $320/credit | |
| In State Students | $320/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $684/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $490/credit | |
| In State Students | $490/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $890/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $14,400 | $14,400 | $30,780 |
| ADN | 70 | $22,400 | $22,400 | $47,880 |
| BSN | 125 | $40,000 | $40,000 | $85,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $24,500 | $24,500 | $44,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 82% of Morgan State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 50% | $4,663 |
| Other Federal Grant | 16% | $2,104 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 23% | $3,206 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 47% | $5,377 |
| Federal Student Loans | 66% | $5,931 |
| Private Loans | 5% | $12,998 |
$15,508
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$14,099 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$14,885 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$16,855 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$20,608 |
| Over $110,000$20,670 |
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Student Population
6,440
Undergrads
1,307
Graduates
4,208
Women
3,539
Men
88%
Full-time
12%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Black/African American |
76% |
|
Non-resident alien |
12% |
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Hispanic |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
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White |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Maryland state board of nursing.
