Morgan State University
Baltimore, Maryland · Public · HBCU
Morgan State University admitted 83% of 22,741 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 860–1080 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 42% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Morgan State University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- April 1, 2027
The application fee is $35, and Morgan State University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Morgan State University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $26,438 in-state and $37,120 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $15,350 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Morgan State University’s acceptance rate?
Morgan State University admitted 83% of applicants: 18,865 of 22,741 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Morgan State University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due December 1, 2026 and regular decision is due April 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Morgan State University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 860 to 1080, with a median around 980. A score at or above 980 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Morgan State University’s application fee?
The application fee is $35 for 2026–27, and Morgan State University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Morgan State University have supplemental essays?
No. Morgan State University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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