Morgan State University

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
www.morgan.edu

Mascot: Bear

Background
Founded in 1867, MSU is a regionally accredited university, offering bachelors and masters degrees. MSU is located 45 miles from Washington, D.C. and 100 miles from Philadelphia. There are 425 faculty, with 65% working full time and 49% with terminal degrees.

Facts about MSU

• Commuter campus in very large city
• 5334 undergraduates: 15% part time, 60% women, 95% African American, 1% International
• SAT I or ACT required
• 39% graduate within 6 years

High school preparation
College-preparatory program recommended. 13 units required.

• Required units include English - 4
• Mathematics - 3
• Social Studies - 3
• Science - 2
• Foreign language - 1

2001-2002 Annual Costs:
Tuition/fees (2001-2002) $4508; out of state $10718; Room/board $6150. Books/supplies $1500. Personal expenses $2300. Transportation $350

Academics
Special Study Options: Cooperative education, double major, dual enrollment of high school students, internships, honors, liberal arts/career combination, teacher certification, weekend college, Army ROTC, Credit/placement by examination for AP, CLEP, SATI or ACT. Support Services: Learning center, tutoring, remedial instruction, pre-admission summer program, reduced course load.

Student Life
Dormitories available.
Activities: Council on Religious Life, Fraternities and Sororities, bands, choral groups, dance, drama, musical theater, radio station, student government.

Athletics
Intercollegiate: NCAA - Basketball, cross-country, football M, softball W, tennis, track and field, volleyball W, wrestling M. Intramural: Basketball, bowling, cross-country, handball, racquetball, rifle, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball.

Student Services
Health services, personal counseling, veterans' counselor, on-campus daycare, student employment services, career counseling, placement for gradates. Disabled: Services for learning disabled; visually, hearing, speech impaired

Contact:
Email: webmaster@mor.morgan.edu
Phone: (443) 885-3000, (800) 332-6674
Fax: (443) 319-3684

Morgan State University
1700 East Coldspring Lane
Baltimore, MD 21251