Admission Requirements

All applicants are expected by graduation to have met the following minimum high school course requirements:

• English – 4 years or state-approved equivalent
• Science – 3 years or state-approved equivalent: two must be in different areas, with at least one lab experience
• History or Social Sciences – 3 years or state-approved equivalent
• Mathematics – 3 years or state-approved equivalent: including algebra I or applied math I, formal logic or geometry, and algebra II or applied math II. A fourth year of mathematics is strongly recommended.
• Foreign Language or Advanced Technology Education – 2 years or state-approved equivalent

We assess each category through a combination of quantitative and qualitative criteria. Criteria are flexibly applied, so the listing below does not reflect order of importance:

Criteria Considered in the Application Review Process:

• The student's academic performance in high school
• The rigor of the high school’s academic program
• Strength of curriculum
  • Honors , AP, and IB courses
• Progression of Performance
• SAT I (combined critical reading and math) and/or ACT scores (test-optional)
• Class rank (if utilized by the high school)
• The student essay (optional)
  • Quality of content and grammar
• Extracurricular activities
• School counselor and teacher recommendations (optional)
• Leadership in school/community activities
• Unique talents and/or abilities may be taken into consideration
• Personal experiences and background may be taken into consideration
• Maryland residency may be taken into consideration
• Alumni affiliation may be taken into consideration

Morgan State University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHE) of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.