More selective than 15% of Maryland colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
26% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 3% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Morgan State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Morgan State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Morgan State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 400 | 520 |
| SAT math | 440 | 550 |
| ACT composite | 16 | 21 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 840 | 1070 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Morgan State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 82% | 400–520 | 440–550 | 16–21 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 83% | 410–530 | 450–550 | 17–21 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Morgan State University compared with other Maryland colleges?
Morgan State University has the 23rd-lowest acceptance rate of 27 Maryland colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | University of Baltimore | 79% | 38% | $13,868 |
| 20 | Stevenson University | 79% | 68% | $26,505 |
| 21 | Towson University | 82% | 69% | $17,413 |
| 22 | Notre Dame of Maryland University | 82% | 50% | $19,169 |
| 23 | Morgan State University | 82% | 41% | $14,985 |
| 24 | Salisbury University | 87% | 68% | $17,743 |
| 25 | Frostburg State University | 89% | 50% | $16,715 |
| 26 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore | 96% | 35% | $13,338 |
| 27 | Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College | 98% | 100% | $11,673 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Maryland colleges →
Who enrolls at Morgan State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Morgan State University admissions questions
What is the Morgan State University acceptance rate?
Morgan State University accepts 82% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 18,865 of 22,741 applicants were admitted.
Does Morgan State University require the SAT or ACT?
Morgan State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 26% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Morgan State University?
The middle 50% of Morgan State University enrolled first-year students scored 840–1070 on the SAT and 16–21 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Morgan State University?
12% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,282 of 18,865).
Is Morgan State University getting harder to get into?
Morgan State University accepted 82% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 83% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Morgan State University overview