A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Morgan State are mostly Black with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very low racial diversity. 98% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Morgan State University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
2%
|
| Black |
83%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 61% more female students than male students enrolled at Morgan State University with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Morgan State has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38%
|
| Women |
62%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,483
|
| Women |
5,618
|
Morgan State serves a high number of out-of-state students with 53% of the student body residing outside of Maryland or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
47%
|
| Out of State |
51%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
61% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 19.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 11.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=163453 IPEDS survey data for Morgan State University.