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Coppin State University

Coppin State University

Baltimore, MD · City · 1,844 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$9,977
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
26%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$46,490
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
46%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located in West Baltimore, Coppin State University is an urban, public Historically Black University (HBCU) celebrated for its high-impact community engagement and strong professional programs, particularly within the renowned Helene Fuld School of Nursing, the College of Business, and the School of Education. The student experience is defined by a supportive, close-knit campus culture enriched by active Divine Nine Greek life, NCAA Division I athletics in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), and extensive leadership development opportunities. Serving as a vital anchor institution in its surrounding community, Coppin State uniquely distinguishes itself through a deep-rooted commitment to social justice and upward economic mobility, preparing graduates to become transformative leaders in urban settings.

Wikipedia:Coppin State University (Coppin) is a public historically black university in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It is part of the University System of Maryland and a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

Location
Baltimore, MD, 21216-3698 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
BWI · Baltimore
9 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$7,100$14,024
Housing & food (on campus)$12,006$12,006
Books & supplies$1,900$1,900
Cost of attendance$23,748$33,530
Average net price$9,977Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$14,024
In-state: $7,100
Housing & food (on campus)$12,006
Books & supplies$1,900
Cost of attendance$33,530
In-state: $23,748
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $9,977
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.coppin.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2024-25
Coppin State University’s own figures for 2024-2025, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$11,956
Fees$2,068
Housing$6,598
Food$5,408
Books & supplies$1,900
Personal expenses$3,400
Transportation$1,800
Total published by the school$33,530
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$7,714
$30–48k
$9,135
$48–75k
$12,636
$75–110k
$17,141
$110k+
$15,578
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
26%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
11%
Back for yr 2
66%
Transferred
37%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
27% graduated · 32% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 39% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$42,243
10 yrs after entry$46,490
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$6.4k–$26.8k
90th percentile$35,568
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
46%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
975
R 460–510 · M 420–510
SAT middle 50%: 880–1020
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 26%Women 74%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
54%
First-gen
47%
Family income
$26,331
Independent
47%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
26.0
Part-time
16%
Race & ethnicity
White
1%
Hispanic
5%
Black
85%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
4%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$42,243
After 10 yrs
$46,490
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing55
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities32
Business Administration, Management and Operations32
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs31
Criminal Justice and Corrections27
Psychology, General25
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods19
Social Work18
Biology, General17
Social Sciences, General14
Health and Medical Administrative Services12
Computer Science10
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness10
Accounting and Related Services8
History4
Information Science/Studies3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$4M
Full-time faculty
56%
Faculty salary
$10,091/mo
Teaching spend
$16,220
per student
Federal loans
36%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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