Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Online | coppin.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Coppin State University is a public historically Black institution located in western Baltimore, Maryland, approximately three miles from the city's downtown district. The university, which began as a teacher training school in 1900, operates on an urban 52-acre campus characterized by modern academic buildings and recently constructed student residence halls. CSU offers undergraduate and graduate programs through four academic colleges, with particular emphasis on nursing, criminal justice, education, and business programs. The university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), with its Eagles teams participating in various sports including basketball, track and field, and volleyball.
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Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Coppin is rated within the lower 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Coppin State University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#793 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#287 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Colleges in Maryland
#7 in Best Public Colleges in Maryland
#16 in Best Value Colleges in Maryland
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 860/1040 |
| GPA | 2.62 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Maryland Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,915 |
| Other Fees | $2,068 |
| Room and Board | $11,875 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,976 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,767 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,915 |
| Other Fees | $2,068 |
| Room and Board | $11,875 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,976 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,555 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 25% |
| Psychology | 13% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 13% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 11% |
| Business | 11% |
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Last updated February 24, 2025