Morgan State was founded in 1867 as Centenary Biblical Institute. The Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church founded the institution to educate young men as ministers. It gained the name Morgan College to honor the first Board Chairman, who donated land to the College. It’s first degree was awarded in 1895, and in 1915 the central academic building was constructed. Until 1939 Morgan State remained a private university, but was purchased by the state as an institution of opportunity for its black population.
Morgan State University became a public institution in 1939, and received university status in 1975. It is a historically black university and has been designated as “Maryland’s Public Urban University.” It is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Its vision statement characterizes its mission as “that of providing an excellent undergraduate education to a broad segment of the population, including many of the best prepared as well as some who might not otherwise enroll in college but who have the potential to complete a degree.” It is classed as a Master’s College and University I by the Carnegie Institute.
Morgan State University
Academics
Morgan State’s curriculum is comprehensive, but retains an emphasis on liberal arts and sciences. Degrees are offered in the professional fields including, education, engineering and business. Morgan is a historically black institution and awards more bachelor’s degrees to African-American students than any college in Maryland. Five schools offer Morgan’s undergraduate degrees, including the College of Liberal Arts, School of Business & Management, School of Computer, Mathematical & Natural Sciences, School of Education & Urban Studies, and the School of Engineering.
Morgan State University has academic programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level. There are six colleges including the College of Liberal Arts, the School of Business and Management, the School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, the School of Education and Urban Studies, the School of Engineering, and the School of Graduate Studies. It is also home to the Institute of Architecture and Planning.
Bachelor’s degrees are offered in a variety of fields within the various academic colleges and include such areas of study as accounting, architecture & environmental design, English, marketing, music, theatre arts, engineering, finance, education, and mental health technology.
Graduate programs are offered in more than thirty areas. These include master’s level programs in African-American studies, architecture, city and regional planning, English, history, education, science, public health, and transportation. Morgan State is recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as a Doctoral Research Facility and doctoral degrees are offered in such areas as bio-environmental sciences, business administration, engineering, English, higher education administration, community college leadership, history, mathematics education, public health, science education, and urban educational leadership.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Morgan State University.
The Institute of Architecture and Planning offers a Bachelor of Science degree in architecture and environmental design. The Institute was founded in 1977 to educate students in the technical aspects of design but also educate them in the cultural aspects of urban architecture. The Institute is very much dedicated to the revitalization of the Baltimore area.
The Center for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Education (CEMSE) was founded in 1988 to increase the number and quality of science teachers in Maryland and strengthen the quality of scientific education. In addition to opportunities for students, the CEMSE offers professional development activities for teachers and monthly seminars for the local community.
Morgan State University has an undergraduate Honors Program. Students are automatically considered when they apply to the university, and scholarships are awarded to approximately 200 high-achieving students. Students in the Honors Program can take special Honors Sections of General Education Requirements.
There are a number of special pre-college programs which Morgan State is involved with to help students advance to the college level. There are also special academic programs for MSU students, including ones in mental health, biomedical research, and engineering. Morgan State is home to a number of centers, including the National Center for Health Behavioral Change, the Institute for Urban Research, and the Connect Program, which collaborates with community colleges.
Morgan State University
Admissions
Morgan State requires applicants to demonstrate a 2.0 cumulative high school grade point average, and a combined SAT score of 900 or a composite ACT score of 19 before being admitted. Prospective students should submit applications as soon as possible in order to allow plenty of time for consideration, transition and financial aid to be complete. Applications received after those deadlines have passed will be considered as space is available. There is a non-refundable application fee for admissions applications to be considered, either via mail or online.
Students who are accepted are encouraged and welcome to attend the Introduction to the University Program for new freshmen. Components of this program include placement tests and assistance planning the first year’s curriculum, with faculty members and counselors on-hand to answer any questions. The event also includes some social activities that familiarize incoming students with the campus and its resources. Applicants to the Honors Program should demonstrate high SAT or ACT scores as well as have an excellent high school GPA.
As part of their application, students should submit high school transcripts and ACT or SAT test scores. Students must generally submit ACT or SAT scores, official high school transcripts and the application and fee. The fee may be waived if the student is a member of certain groups or has been recognized by national merit institutions. Transfer students and international students will have varying requirements depending upon their prior educational background.
Students applying to the graduate programs at Morgan State University should consult the individual department and/or school to which they are applying. Applications can be submitted on-line. General requirements include the GRE or other appropriate test scores (such as the GMAT), three letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and a bachelor’s degree with a grade point average of 3.0. Students with a GPA lower than this may be considered for conditional admission. Students also are required to have completed a baccalaureate degree with minimum courses related to the field to which they are applying.
Financial Aid
Morgan State provides access to Federal Pell Grants, the Federal Supplementary Opportunity Grant, Federal Direct Loans, Alternative Loans, Federal Parent Loans, and Federal Work-Study, in addition to University scholarships. Institutional scholarships can vary in size and eligibility. Some of the more significant and popular awards are the Honors Scholarship, the Institutional Scholarships; Diversity Grants, Athletic Grants, which are determined by the Athletic Department; and Maryland State Scholarships, offered through the Maryland State Scholarship Administration. Applicants are also encouraged to contact the appropriate school or department for awards related to their specific area of study.
Students should contact the financial aid office directly to get information about many of them, including diversity grants. Work-study programs are also available. Students who seek financial aid will need to fill out the Federal Student Financial Aid Form, available on-line beginning in January.
Graduate students may also receive financial aid in the form of teaching or research assistantships, including a stipend and a waiver of some or all of the tuition and other fees. Graduate students should consult with their individual department about what sort of assistantships or fellowships are available and about the details of the application process.
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Morgan State University 2007th for the average student loan amount.
Secrets to getting the best Maryland scholarships and financial aid
Morgan State is home to a number of student organizations, including the Caribbean Students Association, Minority Association of Pre-Health Students, the Pre-Medical Chapter of the American Medical Student Association, and seven different Greek letter organizations. The McKeldin Center is the hub of all social activity on the Morgan State campus, and offers students a place to convene and relax outside of the classroom. The Center offers meeting facilities, lectures, and other public gatherings.
Student life at Morgan State University includes opportunities in a diverse range of activities and organizations. There is a choir, a student newspaper and yearbook; organizations include several fraternities and sororities, the Caribbean Students Association, and academic and professional groups.
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Morgan State University?
The Morgan State Bears compete in the NCAA’s Division I and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The football team competes in Division I-AA. Intercollegiate sports teams include men’s basketball, cross country, football, tennis, and indoor and outdoor track and field. Women’s teams include basketball, bowling, cross country, softball, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field, cheerleading and volleyball. Morgan State has several alumni in the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame, including Willie Lanier, Roosevelt Brown, Leroy Kelly, and Len Ford. Athletic facilities at Morgan State University include a stadium, a gymnasium, and a field house.
Morgan State University
Traditions
The Morgan State Marching Band, better known as the “Magnificent Marching Machine,” performs for audiences in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Ohio, and Washington D.C. on a regular basis. The band has performed at NFL games and championships, as well as Presidential Inaugurations.
Local Community
Morgan State University is located in a residential section of the city of Baltimore, Maryland. Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. are both within driving distance. Baltimore is located on the Chesapeake Bay, and is home to a major league baseball team and a professional football team, and has many historical and cultural attractions.
Baltimore, dubbed the Greatest City in America, is home to a seemingly infinite number of attractions, sources of culture, and civic pride. The city is home to the Baltimore Ravens NFL team and the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball. It is also home to the Babe Ruth Museum, Baltimore Museum of Art, Edgar Allan Poe House, the Great Blacks in Wax Museum, and the National Aquarium.
Bibliography
Morgan State University. Morgan State University. 2011. Web. 20 June 2011.
Morgan State Bears. Morgan State University Athletics. 2011. 20 June 2011.
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about 1 month agoJorge Osores puchungococo ((at)) hotmail dot com
I graduated from Morgan over 4 decades ago and been very busy over the last 40 years. I still live by the messages I received at Morgan and I am very proud I was educated there. Everything I was able to do in life was possible by what I learned from Dr. Irving Sawyer, the best accounting professor in my life.
Four weeks ago, I contacted the school to get copies of my degrees. I send the funds to get copies of my BS in business administration and my MBA in accounting I earned in 1970 and 1972 respectively. The check was cashed four weeks ago but so far I have not received the copies. Can anyone in the school review my request and tell me when can I expect to receive the copies of my degrees.
4 months agoRochelle Stevens
I am a proud graduate of Morgan State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Telecommunications. I was an average student upon graduating from high school. While attending Morgan I was taught the values of being successful. I was encouraged and Challenged in every area to prepare myself for the game of life. I learned how to communicate, write, and compete against people all over the world in business. My work study jobs prepared me for the future. So what, " I had to stand in long lines for registration and maybe I had to wait for my refund check, and the food wasn't all that." It was a learning experience that helped me to deal with real life situations. Any where that you choose to attend just know, there will be challenges there also. Today, I am the CEO of Rochelle Health & Wellness in Memphis, TN. and a Two-Time Olympic Gold & Silver Medalist in Track and Field. If I had to do it all over again "I would choose Morgan State University." Thank you Morgan for being a major contributor in my life.
Rochelle Stevens
C/O 1988
5 months agoEJenkins
Greetings Prospective Morganites:
I would like to encourage any student who is seeking higher education to seek Morgan State University. The rich legacy of this university is understated. This university has educated many students who have become trailblazers in their scholarly quest. Now we can slander the university because of some miscommunication or we can comment on the positive. As a student of social work our department of professors teach acknowledgement of the strengths in your client-based. By doing so negatives can turn into positives. Also I would like to comment on rumors of this university. First, most of them are hearsay and the others are non-productive people who want to disable higher education within their own community.Last but not least we have a new President who is committed to being student-centered and fostering ideas that will produce future leaders. As for me I am a non-traditional student. I realize that if Morgan State was not available to the community or world who seek a quality education in an urban setting there would be no future leaders or scholars. So please join me in fulfilling your dream or goal to becoming a future leader within the "GREAT MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY." Morgan Forever, Forever Morgan !!!!
website: www.morgan.edu
7 months agoMadison
This "school" is absurd, overpriced, and trash ridden.
7 months agoKatrina
Morgan State is full of rachet rift raft. The only people that actually enjoy attending this school are most likely from the slums or some "hood" and are used to the s h i t that goes on around here. I came here from the Georgia, why I made that mistake is beyond me! For those few that say to read.. and your not babies - no one stated they wanted to be babied so get the f u c k out of here with that. I agree with other posters that said its hard to adjust without other information. I for one know it was hard for me. I was 17 when I got here, now 18 but yet I was thrown into many situations dealing with this "school" and was far from home with no help from anyone would have been nice to have a little bit of help, that would have saved me some trouble to know ahead of time. Tell me where the info I am supposedly to read up on my own is? This is an a s s backwards school with a bunch of home grown Baltimore apes running it. If you ever take a school tour you'll see what I mean!
almost 3 years agoVal linzbake ((at)) msn dot com
I like Morgan State University as a staff member and student. Morgan is typical of urban universities. Students attending Morgan should be as careful on campus as they are on city streets. University Police, like the local city police can do but so much. STudents should keep their eyes and ears open.
The education that you receive here is formal and intimate, the teaching staff are approachable and like any other profession, you will find those that are very lazy. My advice: Talk to your colleagues about campus activities and opportunities. Don't get this far and let an instructor keep you from moving forward/towards your goals.
Staff in all of the offices have supervisors, stop complaining and make an appointment to discuss your concerns with a supervisor. Life is not easy no one will spoon feed you, you are a young adult. Live like it, take responsibilities seriously. While you are at it, ENJOY MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY!
almost 3 years agocrystal ecsjeter79 ((at)) yahoo dot com
Just want you all to know, that no matter what school you decide to go to, there will always be issues with the employees. Maybe it's because the employees are a little envious of what you are about to accomplish. I know "they" are suppose to be there to assist you, but you are not babies and I am sure that you can read. If you get no assistance from the employees, it is always great to go to the top of the chain of command to get answers. FYI: college is really to prepare you for life in the real world. So if I were you, I would pay attention. It's your future!! Real Talk!!
about 3 years agoSamantha samantha ((at)) yahoo dot com
I attended Morgan State several years ago with a cousin of mine who encouraged me to attend with her. Had she and I not attended together I don't know if I would've ever heard of the school let alone attended it. But the years that I did attend were very memorable and I still keep in touch with friends that I made back then. If you're looking for frills, you won't get it but the campus looks alot better than it did when I attended. And I did like the sense of black pride I experienced being with my fellow brothers and sisters
about 3 years agoCallmewhatever t dot richardson06 ((at)) gmail dot com
For the love of God... please DO NOT attend this school. I am a traditional full-time student enrolled in the Earl Graves school of Business. The program is horrible and very one-sided. This particular program does not educate the students on any other aspects or opportunities that are within the Business world besides working underneath someone someday. Furthermore, customer service or even common courtesy from the university staff is unheard off and downright shameful. There is no respect giving at all unless of course your friends of the family or tied in some way. If you are a first time student entering this university you may want to make friends quickly so they can at least assist you on what forms you'll need to submit because the staff makes little to no effort to help you in anyway. You’ll be lucky to find a Professor or Doctor that has the true passion for teaching, not just their eyes on the paycheck at the end of the week. Campus police is a joke… There is not only one but two police stations located on-campus and yet there is still a very high crime rate, especially with robberies. Officers here spend more time mingling with students or each other, you can always find them around posing in leisure time scamming on females. The dorms are overpriced and you get very little for what you pay for, the maintenance staff within them are full of individuals that hate to clean which is very ironic in a housekeeping position. Their cleaning practices are very shady and I personally feel that they are not sanitary in any shape or form especially when they are using dirty rags to repeatedly wipe toilet bowls and go from there to counter tops. The schools whole system is very unorganized, many staff members seem to “misplace” valuable information whether it be through financial services or academic services – anything that you submit be sure to photocopy it and keep the date and time you submitted any paperwork. Pretty much, the bad outweighs any good so if you are looking for a safe, friendly community where you’ll be able to actually gain insight better yet and education in your career path this school is not for you. Rethink your options and be sure you’ll be able to handle what you’re in for. I myself have had enough; I am transferring in the spring of this year.
about 4 years agoKimberly kpicturegrl ((at)) aol dot com
For those who are interested in attending school at Morgan...
I am a non-traditional student at MSU.
Morgan is an urban campus which means there are issues regarding crime in the area. Although it does have a campus police station and cameras all students need to be diligent on and off campus.
Additionally, the school is under some state control re: their finances but if it is due to corruption or mismanagement I do not know.
Strong programs at MSU include Engineering and Education. They have a very small Social Work program which might present problems for students pursuing this career BUT they also have a masters program in Social Work too.
RE: Admissions and Bursar's office, etc. as with all colleges there are challenges that may frustrate first time and returning students. Customer service unfortunately or lack there of can be a challenge as well.
If you would want real information on Morgan please check out their website at Morgan.edu or contact a student on campus. Morgan is a proud HBCU member and does face some challenges but it still may be a fit for you. It is probably best for first time college students who may be the first in their family to attend. They DO contribute to the community and focus their studies on the urban areas and the unique issues there.
Good luck.
K
about 4 years agosharniece pate sharniecepate ((at)) hotmail dot com
I am a student at woodstock job corps center. Located in Baltimore County. i have heard great things about Morgan State University. But i have also heard that there are alot of STD`s floating around the campus. I also heard that there is alot of corruption at the school. So my question is will i be safe at morgan, and will i be able to get the education that i am going to spend thousands of dollars on?
over 4 years agoDominik dominikkm ((at)) gmail dot com
Dyrolyn,
In answer to your question, I would also recommend that you post on the message board located on this site http://forums.stateuniversity.com/
Maybe somebody will give you an answer there. Good luck!
almost 5 years agoInformed informed ((at)) morgan dot edu
Morgan is full of deception and corruption. It is constantly violating employee rights and has been found GUILTY numerous times of misusing state funds.
almost 5 years agoDyrolyn Allen Lovergurl77756 ((at)) aol dot com
Hi. Im an 11th grade student at the Watkins Mill High School, located in gaitherburg, Md. Im a track runner. My events are 100m, 200m and 4*100 relay. Im intrested in going to to morgan state. I heard about the school from a friend. I was curious about the female track team. Where does morgan state Female track team stand in competitions. I would like a reply because im really intrested in the school.
Thanks
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puchungococo ((at)) hotmail dot com
I graduated from Morgan over 4 decades ago and been very busy over the last 40 years. I still live by the messages I received at Morgan and I am very proud I was educated there. Everything I was able to do in life was possible by what I learned from Dr. Irving Sawyer, the best accounting professor in my life. Four weeks ago, I contacted the school to get copies of my degrees. I send the funds to get copies of my BS in business administration and my MBA in accounting I earned in 1970 and 1972 respectively. The check was cashed four weeks ago but so far I have not received the copies. Can anyone in the school review my request and tell me when can I expect to receive the copies of my degrees.