# Coppin State University

Public college in Baltimore, MD. IPEDS ID 162283.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/coppin-state-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/coppin-state-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 46% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $9,977 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 26%; beats 4% of MD colleges and 9% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $46,490; beats 4% of MD colleges and 30% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,606

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,714 |
| 30-48k | $9,135 |
| 48-75k | $12,636 |
| 75-110k | $17,141 |
| 110k+ | $15,578 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.83 years on average (10% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $46,490 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,714 | $37,259 | 3.8 years |
| 30-48k | $9,135 | $44,122 | 4.5 years |
| 48-75k | $12,636 | $61,032 | 6.3 years |
| 75-110k | $17,141 | $82,791 | 8.5 years |
| 110k+ | $15,578 | $75,242 | 7.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $23,748 in-state; about $30,672 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $7,100 in-state, $14,024 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $11,875; books: $1,915

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 460–510; SAT math: 420–510; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 4,703 applicants, 2,331 admitted, 407 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 46%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 50%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (32 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $76,661 | $102,720 | $36,369 |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | $43,930 | $64,090 | $31,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | $60,410 | $41,868 |
| Criminal Justice | $31,419 | $58,110 | $29,000 |
| Health Administration | $54,613 | $56,774 | $35,547 |
| Social Work | $37,612 | $56,599 | $28,750 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | $56,399 | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $53,215 | $55,944 | $33,865 |
| Psychology | $33,312 | $49,542 | $31,000 |
| Information Science / Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English Language and Literature / Letters, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | $21,151 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Urban Studies / Affairs | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | $39,510 | not reported | $39,151 |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $99,550 (Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD), $99,790 (MD), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Social Work → Social worker: median wage $74,960 (Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD), $76,390 (MD), $59,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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