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Morgan State University: the applicant's brief

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  1. The short answer

    Morgan State University is a public university in Baltimore, Maryland, with graduate and professional study across a broad range of fields. It suits students who want a research-focused HBCU and who are considering master’s, doctoral, or professional study in the United States.

  2. What you can study

    Students can choose from 52 programmes at professional, master’s, and PhD/doctorate level. Examples include Africana Studies, American Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Astrophysics, Audiology, Biochemistry, Biography and Memoir, Biology, Black, Race, and Ethnic Studies, Business, and Chemistry.

  3. Getting in

    Applications for international students should be checked on the university’s official website, including entry requirements, deadlines, document lists, and any English language requirement. The university does not give a detailed international admissions process in the published information, so confirm the current procedure with the admissions office before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Expect living costs in Baltimore to be a separate budget item and check housing, transport, and insurance costs before you apply.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm it with the university before applying. If you are moving from abroad, check visa documents, tuition payment timing, housing options, health insurance, and the programme-specific entry requirements on the official website.

  6. How it compares

    In the United States, Morgan State University is one of 2,515 universities, and it stands out as a public historically black research university. Its position as the third largest among HBCUs gives it a different profile from many other US universities, especially for students looking at an HBCU environment with graduate and professional study.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Morgan State University

What type of university is Morgan State University?

It is a public university in Baltimore, Maryland, and it is described as a historically black research university.

What degree levels does it offer?

It offers professional, master’s, and PhD/doctorate study.

How many programmes are listed?

There are 52 programmes listed.

What are some example subjects?

Examples include Africana Studies, American Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Astrophysics, Audiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Business, and Chemistry.

Overview

Morgan State University is a public historically black research university in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It is the third largest among all Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCUs). In 1890, the university, then known as the Centenary Biblical Institute, changed its name to honor Lyttleton Morgan, the first chairman of its board of trustees and a donor. It became a university in 1975.

Programs at Morgan State University

69 programs across 3 study levels.

Master's Degree

Master's Degree Professional Accounting & Finance

Accounting

Morgan State University

⏱ 1–2 years 🎓 Full Time
Master's Degree Computer Science & IT

Advanced Computing

Morgan State University

⏱ 1–2 years 🎓 Full Time
Master's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

African-American Studies

Morgan State University

⏱ 1–2 years 🎓 Full Time
Master's Degree Life Sciences

Applied Neuroscience

Morgan State University

⏱ 1–2 years 🎓 Full Time
Master's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Architecture

Morgan State University

⏱ 1–2 years 🎓 Full Time
Master's Degree Computer Science & IT

Bioinformatics

Morgan State University

⏱ 1–2 years 🎓 Full Time
Master's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Biomedical Sciences

Morgan State University

⏱ 1–2 years 🎓 Full Time
Master's Degree Business & Management

Business Administration

Morgan State University

⏱ 1–2 years 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Professional Accounting & Finance

Actuarial Science

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Computer Science & IT

Artificial Intelligence

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Life Sciences

Biology

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Science

Chemistry

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Engineering

Civil Engineering

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Computer Science & IT

Computer Science

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

Construction Management

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Economics & Public Policy

Economics

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Education

Elementary Education

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Engineering

Engineering Physics

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

English

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

Entrepreneurship

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Professional Accounting & Finance

Finance

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Fine Arts

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Education

Health Education

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

History

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

Hospitality Management

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Computer Science & IT

Information Systems

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Interior Design

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

Marketing

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Science

Mathematics

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Media & Communication

Multimedia Journalism

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Music

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Musical Theatre

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Nursing

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Nutritional Sciences

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Philosophy

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Science

Physics

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Political Science

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Psychology

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Social Work

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Sociology

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Media & Communication

Strategic Communication

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Theater Arts

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Sports & Recreation

Transportation Systems

Morgan State University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Other

Social Sciences & Psychology

Military Science

Morgan State University

🎓 Full Time

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

Scholarships at Morgan State University

Full

Doctoral Fellowships

CUNY Graduate School and University Center

Nearly all entering doctoral students in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences receive a five-year fellowship package, which includes tuition coverage, and many also include a stipend and health insurance.

Open Rolling
Partial

Early Research Initiative

CUNY Graduate School and University Center

The Early Research Initiative connects Level II and III doctoral students with opportunities to advance their research projects through internal and external grants and fellowships.

Open Rolling
Partial

Master's Funding

CUNY Graduate School and University Center

While the Graduate Center does not currently offer full-tuition scholarships or additional stipends for living expenses, master’s students can typically cover the full cost of tuition by combining Federal Direct Loans with funds earned from Federal Work-S

Open Rolling

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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