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Morgan State University

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,008

Cost of attendance at Morgan State University in 2022 for students from Maryland.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average $9,814
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,479

Cost of attendance at Morgan State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average $22,808
National average $18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Morgan State University was $16,167. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Morgan State

Morgan State net price calculator

$16,167

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Maryland and nationwide.

Maryland's average $14,436
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of Morgan State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $16,167 $484 (3%) $12,439 $14,540 $17,809 $20,778 $19,494
2021 $16,651 $653 (4%) $13,266 $14,829 $18,305 $21,034 $21,767
2020 $15,998 $184 (1%) $14,297 $14,776 $18,991 $21,626 $21,880
2019 $15,814 $306 (2%) $14,122 $15,369 $18,402 $20,554 $21,853
2018 $15,508 $401 (3%) $14,099 $14,885 $16,855 $20,608 $20,670
2017 $15,909 $502 (3%) $13,516 $15,760 $18,707 $20,627 $20,640
2016 $15,407 $753 (5%) $13,209 $14,474 $17,827 $19,701 $20,439
2015 $14,654 $1,343 (10%) $13,138 $14,795 $16,197 $19,277 $20,170
2014 $13,311 -- $11,741 $13,758 $16,050 $18,091 $17,739

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Morgan State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $26,475 $380 (1%) $8,008 $16,467 $2,000
2021 $26,095 $380 (1%) $7,628 $16,467 $2,000
2020 $26,475 $291 (1%) $8,008 $16,467 $2,000
2019 $26,184 $465 (2%) $7,900 $15,784 $2,500
2018 $26,649 $592 (2%) $7,766 $16,383 $2,500
2017 $26,057 $128 $7,636 $15,921 $2,500
2016 $25,929 $1,099 (4%) $7,508 $15,921 $2,500
2015 $24,830 $725 (3%) $7,378 $14,952 $2,500
2014 $24,105 $1,573 (7%) $7,218 $14,387 $2,500
2013 $22,532 -- $7,012 $13,520 $2,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Morgan State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 3,578 dormitories available to its students at $6,696 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Morgan State is $744 per month.
Does Morgan State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at Morgan State for one academic year is $5,198, which works out to $578 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
Morgan State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $2,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Morgan State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $3,565
  • If living off-campus, with family: $3,565
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $3,565
How much is Morgan State application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $35 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Morgan State offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Morgan State University cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $250 $455
For out-of-state students $629 $894

Housing and Meal

Morgan State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Morgan State University for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $5,198 $6,696 N/A 21 3,578
2021 $4,298 $6,696 N/A 21 2,718
2020 $4,298 $6,696 N/A 21 2,690
2019 $4,298 $6,564 N/A 21 2,419
2018 $4,214 $6,436 N/A 21 2,020
2017 $4,150 $6,340 N/A 21 2,018
2016 $4,030 $6,216 N/A 21 1,736

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Morgan State University during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered