- Acceptance rate: 82% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 400–520 reading and writing, 440–550 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 16–21 composite
- Average net price: $15,350 a year (2022–23)
Morgan State University GPA requirements
Morgan State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Morgan State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Morgan State University acceptance rate
Morgan State University admitted 19,214 of 23,366 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 82%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Morgan State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 400 | 470 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 500 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 18 | 21 |
| ACT English | 17 | 20 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 16 | 18 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 971 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Morgan State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Not considered |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Morgan State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,350 a year at Morgan State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need to get into Morgan State University?
Morgan State University requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Morgan State University hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at Morgan State University?
Morgan State University's acceptance rate was 82% for fall 2024: it admitted 19,214 of 23,366 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do Morgan State University students have?
The middle 50% of Morgan State University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (22% of them) scored 400–520 in Reading and Writing and 440–550 in Math. The median scores were 470 (Reading and Writing) and 500 (Math).
What ACT scores do Morgan State University students have?
The middle 50% of Morgan State University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (3% of them) had composite scores of 16–21, with a median of 18.
Does Morgan State University accept AP credit?
Yes. Morgan State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Morgan State University?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,350 a year at Morgan State University, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Morgan State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).