2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$16,167
Net Price
87%
Admitted
17%
Enrolled
44%
Graduation Rate
16/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Morgan State University
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 8,469. In 2021, there were 213 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #19 in Maryland and ranks #1149 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
213
Total Enrollment
8,469
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Ranking for Morgan State University
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Maryland Rank
Combining ranking factors for 22 schools that offer psychology degrees in Maryland, Morgan State University ranks #19.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Morgan State University ranks #1149.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Morgan State University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Psychometrics Psychology, Research Psychology and Social Work. At the doctorate level Social Work are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PhD |
| General Psychology | 71 | – | – |
| Psychometrics Psychology | – | 1 | – |
| Research Psychology | – | 1 | – |
| Social Work | 56 | 80 | 4 |
| Total Graduates | 127 | 82 | 4 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 15,564 students applied to the Morgan State University. The university admitted 87% and 17% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Maryland universities is 9,202. On average, all Maryland institutions admit 75% and 17% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Morgan State University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 72%. Compared to all Maryland four or more years colleges, the percentage is 74%.
The overall graduation rate for Morgan State University is 44%, compared to 58% for all Maryland universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 62%.
Compare MSU to Maryland Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Morgan State University to the average of all Maryland four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
MSU
15,564
Applicants
87%
Percent Admitted
17%
Percent Enrolled
72%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
44%
Graduation Rate
MD Colleges
9,202
Applicants
75%
Percent Admitted
17%
Percent Enrolled
74%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
58%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 429 or 66% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 224 or 34% part-time faculty members employed at Morgan State University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 381 or 58%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
MSU
16 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
66%
Percent Full-Time
34%
Percent Part-Time
58%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
MD Colleges
12 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
53%
Percent Full-Time
47%
Percent Part-Time
48%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Morgan State University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $5,477, and the average cost for books and supplies is $2,000.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $8,190 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,467.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Morgan State University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Morgan State University | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $11,894 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $3,565 |
| Total Living Expenses | $15,459 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $5,477 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $2,000 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $22,936 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $8,190 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $1,467 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $9,657 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Morgan State University is $16,167. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Morgan State University presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $13,266 | $12,439 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $14,829 | $14,540 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $18,305 | $17,809 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $21,034 | $20,778 |
| $110,001 and more | $21,767 | $19,494 |
Compare Morgan State University to all Maryland universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
MSU
$22,936
Cost to Attend
$8,423
Average Financial Aid
90%
Percent Receiving Aid
$16,167
Net Price
MD Colleges
$38,787
Cost to Attend
$16,010
Average Financial Aid
87%
Percent Receiving Aid
$17,843
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 1,087 or 90%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 5,176 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $8,423.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 5,176 | $8,423 |
| Pell Grants | 3,201 | $5,014 |
| Federal Student Loans | 3,661 | $6,503 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Morgan State University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
MSU
5,176
Grant or Scholarship Aid
43%
Grants or Scholarships
3,201
Number of Pell Grants
27%
Pell Grants
3,661
Federal Student Loans
30%
Federal Student Loans
MD Colleges
3,906
Grant or Scholarship Aid
50%
Grants or Scholarships
1,879
Number of Pell Grants
24%
Pell Grants
2,051
Federal Student Loans
26%
Federal Student Loans
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