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Interested in attending Morgan State University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Morgan State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

88
%
Acceptance rate
965
SAT Midpoint
April 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Morgan State University?

88%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Morgan State accepted 88% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 25,217 people applied and 22,396 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
15689 / 17488 (90%)
Men
6707 / 7729 (87%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Morgan State University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

10%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 10% ended up enrolling at Morgan State University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Morgan State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Morgan State considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Morgan State University?

965
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

22%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

3%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
450
Math Mean
492
75th Percentile
552
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
410
Verbal Mean
473
75th Percentile
510
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
860
Composite Mean
965
75th Percentile
1060

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Morgan State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

April 1
Regular admission deadline
September 15
Application notification
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