Morgan State University Acceptance Rate
Baltimore, Maryland · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 22,741
- Admitted
- 18,865
- Yield
- 12.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Morgan State University's acceptance rate has risen from 65.2% in 2014–15 to 83% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,808 to 22,741 (+373%) over that period.
Its 83% rate makes Morgan State University more selective than about 36% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Maryland schools, it is more selective than about 30%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (84.4% for women vs 79.8% for men, a 4.6-point gap). Morgan State University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 12.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,808 | 3,137 | 65.2% | 1,078 |
| 2015–16 | 5,090 | 3,396 | 66.7% | 1,168 |
| 2016–17 | 6,116 | 3,688 | 60.3% | 1,141 |
| 2017–18 | 7,247 | 4,618 | 63.7% | 1,204 |
| 2018–19 | 8,631 | 5,718 | 66.2% | 1,335 |
| 2019–20 | 8,155 | 5,532 | 67.8% | 1,374 |
| 2020–21 | 9,623 | 7,082 | 73.6% | 1,213 |
| 2021–22 | 15,564 | 13,557 | 87.1% | 2,326 |
| 2022–23 | 16,845 | 14,382 | 85.4% | 2,201 |
| 2023–24 | 22,741 | 18,865 | 83% | 2,282 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 15,740 | 13,277 | 84.4% |
| Men | 7,001 | 5,588 | 79.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 410–530 | 26% |
| SAT Math | 450–550 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–21 | 3% |
How Morgan State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Morgan State University's acceptance rate?
Morgan State University's acceptance rate is 83% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (18,865 admitted of 22,741 applicants).
Is Morgan State University test optional?
Morgan State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Morgan State University?
Morgan State University received 22,741 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 18,865.
What SAT score do you need for Morgan State University?
Admitted students at Morgan State University typically scored 410–530 on SAT Reading/Writing and 450–550 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Morgan State University getting harder to get into?
Morgan State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 65.2% in 2014–15 to 83% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.morgan.edu/.