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Morgan State University, founded in 1867, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research institution providing instruction to a multiethnic, multiracial, multinational student body and offering more than 125 academic programs leading to degrees from the baccalaureate to the doctorate. 

History

Founded in 1867 as the Centenary Biblical Institute by the Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the institution's original mission was to train young men in ministry. It subsequently broadened its mission to educate both men and women as teachers. 

Education

Morgan State is one of the few historically black institutions nationally to offer a comprehensive range of academic programs, in business, engineering, education, architecture, social work, and hospitality management, in addition to those in the arts and sciences and programs leading to the doctorate.

Research

The Student Research Center (SRC) is a registered Morgan State University undergraduate student organization, partially run by students with the support of the SRC Coordinator and faculty advisor. The SRC encourages networking and health research enrichment for the students by engaging students in a vibrant research environment, where they will be surrounded by and can exchange research ideas with peers and near-peer mentors. 

Career

The Center for Career Development provides assistance to students and alumni in the career decision-making process. We provide assistance through career assessments, counseling (individual advising/counseling) and experiential learning opportunities, a career resource center for obtaining career information and researching employers, developing job-seeking skills through seminars and individualized preparation, planning and executing a targeted job search, providing opportunities to interview with employers; access to job fairs and career days sponsored by Morgan State University and other organizations in the region. 

Morgan State University Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #1501 Ranking
  • 133 Scholarships
  • 565 Academic Staff
  • 7,118 Students
  • 712 Students (int'l)
  • 3,986 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

Morgan State University Overview

Morgan State University Scholarships

Morgan State University Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Morgan State University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)

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The Belgian American Educational Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)

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Government of the Republic of Lithuania
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Fulbright Program

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies

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Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Udaan India Scholarship

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MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Fulbright-Masaryk Award

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Hope For Addiction Scholarship
Merit-based

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Samba Recovery
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
National Parent Volunteer Association Scholarships
Merit-based

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The National Parent Volunteer Association
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Korean American Scholarship Foundation

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The Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF)
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Morgan State University Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 24.5% United States
Top 16.5% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

World University Rankings

1501

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1201 - 1501

Student services

The Office of the Provost and Office for Academic Affairs provides administrative oversight for the schools, colleges, and academic support resources of Morgan State University. 

Housing services

We offer various housing options to all students who are interested in residing on campus.  A description of our residence halls can be found by clicking the hall names listed on the left of the page. Each residence hall has a main area, vending machine, and washers and dryers at cost and in most residence halls, computer labs available for the use by the residents only.  The University dining facility is located in Rawlings Hall.

Library services

The Earl S. Richardson Library is the main academic information resource center on the campus.  The new building which covers approximately 222,517 square feet opened in 2008.   It houses approximately 400,000 volumes and access to 1,900 periodical titles. The Library subscribes to over 100 online databases.  Reading and study spaces provide wired and wireless access to databases for research.

ICT services

The Earl S. Richardson Library houses several computer labs located on the 1st floor of the building. All labs are outfitted with smart classroom technology and printing services. These spaces are available for reservation by faculty.

Medical services

The University Health Center (UHC)is a primary care facility where Morgan State University students can be evaluated and treated for acute and chronic medical conditions as well as guidance on practices that promote good health and disease prevention. These high quality and accessible health services are fully covered under the University's Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).  

Campus life

The University has the advantages of both suburban life and proximity to an urban center. Built on two slopes, the campus is strategically located in the picturesque northeastern section of Baltimore, a city with a population of more than 657,000, and is surrounded by rapidly growing residential communities. The center of the city is easily accessible from the University campus.

Sports facilities

 The University Student Center includes a state-of-the-art Recreation Center, located on the 2nd Floor in room 201.  Here at the Rec Center we offer 7 Billiard tables, air hockey, table tennis,and arcade games, but the fun does not stop there!

Student clubs

The mission of the Office of Student Life and Development (OSLD) is to foster an environment of inclusiveness, that encompasses; Co-curricular experiences, Special Events, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Weekend Life Experience, Excursions and Trainings.

Accreditation

Morgan State University is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Morgan State University Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Baltimore City

Morgan State University Student Reviews & Awards

4.3

Based on 14 reviews

  • 5 Star
    7 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    6 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    0 Reviews
  • 2 Star
    0 Reviews
  • 1 Star
    1 Review

How Students Rated This University

  • Student Teacher Interaction 4.5
  • Student Diversity 4.6
5/5

Great School

The school offers great benefits for students to learn and adapt to university programs. it is a great way for students to succeed. The schools offers great variety of programs including online resources like, tutoring 24/7. Advising counseling. great financial aid mentoring. and flexible work study programs where students can succeed in their educational goals.

Posted by Kofi
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jun 2025
5/5

Attention

I love everything about this college, it is really engaged with their students and their needs. Financial aid is really fear and we have counsellors all the time, during school period, also they have many courses and different programms

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jun 2025
4/5

Все супер!

Хороший университет, где хорошо обустроена студенческая жизнь, где можно найти настоящих друзей. Меня все устраивает.

Posted by Provided by ESN
Studied from Sep 2020 - Sep 2024
Posted on Apr 2025
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