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#9 Best Public Universities in Maryland

Morgan State Admission Requirements

Baltimore, Maryland

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Chances of getting into Morgan State University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
87%
Admission Difficulty for Morgan State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Morgan State and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Morgan State is 87%.  It ranks #23 in Maryland for lowest rate of acceptance. Morgan State University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 13,557 out of 15,564 applicants were admitted.

The school has extremely easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 80 percent on standardized admission tests. Morgan State University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.1. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Morgan State application fee is $35 and applications are due by Nov 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Morgan State University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 11% of students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Morgan State SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
850-1090
Applicants Submitting SAT 
11%
SAT Scores for Morgan State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 410
SAT Math 25th 440
SAT Composite 25th 850
SAT Scores for Morgan State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 530
SAT Math 75th 560
SAT Composite 75th 1090
Average SAT Score 970

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Morgan State University?

Morgan State University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Morgan State University score in the top 85 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 850-1090.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Morgan State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1090 and Above Good >93%
970 to 1090 Avg + 87%-93%
850 to 970 Avg - 78%-87%
730 to 850 Reach 65%-78%
Less than 730 Low <65%
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Morgan State ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
16-20 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
1%
ACT Scores for Morgan State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 15
ACT Math 25th 15
ACT Composite 25th 16
ACT Scores for Morgan State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 20
ACT Math 75th 18
ACT Composite 75th 20
Average ACT Score 18

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Morgan State?

Morgan State University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Morgan State regularly accepts students who score 16 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 75 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 16-20.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Morgan State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
20 and Above Good >93%
18 to 20 Avg + 87%-93%
16 to 18 Avg - 78%-87%
14 to 16 Reach 65%-78%
Less than 14 Low <65%
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Morgan State GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.1
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into Morgan State University?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Morgan State. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Morgan State University was 3.1 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #22 in Maryland for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.1 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Morgan State accepts 87% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Morgan State University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 6.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 6.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 12.0% Good
3.25 to 3.49 12.0% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 18.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 29.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 15.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 2.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

52% of Morgan State University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Morgan State University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 7%
Top 25% of class 19%
Top 50% of class 52%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Morgan State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 10,289 5,275 15,564
Accepted 9,158 4,399 13,557
Acceptance Rate 89% 83% 87%
Enrolled 1,459 867 2,326
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 16% 20% 17%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Nov 1, 2022
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Nov 1, 2022.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Morgan State University is $35.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Morgan State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Morgan State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Morgan State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=163453 IPEDS survey data for Morgan State University.

FAQs

Does Morgan State University prefer SAT or ACT?

11% of students submit their SAT scores to Morgan State. 1% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Morgan State University?

87% of those who apply are granted admission to Morgan State. Admission competition is and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Morgan State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 850 and 1090. 11% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Morgan State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 16 and 20. 1% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.