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 – 4 years or state-approved equivalent: including algebra I or applied math I, formal logic or geometry, and algebra II or applied math II. Additionally, you are expected to be enrolled in an eligible mathematics course in your senior year of high school study.
• Foreign Language or Advanced Technology Education – 2 years or state-approved equivalent

Morgan State reviews applicants through a holistic admission review process. Below are the factors we consider when assessing the admission of all students.

• The student's academic performance in high school (courses and grades)
• Weighted and unweighted GPA
• 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)
• Leadership in school and/or 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.