Morgan State University

For nearly 150 years, Morgan State University has been providing the next generation of corporate, government, and nonprofit leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their individual goals and advance those of society at large. From its founding as a private biblical institute to its 2005 classification as a certified Doctoral Research Institution by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Morgan has served the community with distinction. The university has a comprehensive curriculum with more than 90 program offerings at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Morgan offers a variety of programs in professional fields including engineering, business, teacher education, architecture, hospitality management, and social work. The school has traditionally placed strong emphasis on the arts and sciences at the undergraduate level and on the preparation of students for advanced study. An above-average percentage of Morgan graduates enter graduate and professional school. Historically, the university has ranked among the top public campuses nationally in the number of African American graduates receiving doctorates. As Maryland’s premier public urban institution, Morgan is very proud of its diversity, attracting students from every state in the U.S. and many foreign countries. It is a true global university with many of its students coming from countries such as Nepal, Brazil, India, China, and Saudi Arabia. The university has consistently ranked among the best colleges for African Americans, Hispanics, women, and veterans. Morgan ranks among Forbes Magazine’s top colleges each year.