Morgan State University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #1360 United States of America #318

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Institution Info

Founded: 1867
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 7,763 students
Faculty: 1 768
Endowment: $89.5M
Website: https://www.morgan.edu/

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Morgan State University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1867. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 7,763 students, an endowment of $89.5M, a member of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
THE	2026	THE #1706 · Ranked	23,94
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1360 · Ranked	72,53

Research Output via OpenAlex

172

h-index

206,732

Citations

8,177

Publications

3,453

i10-index

1,72

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morgan State University's global ranking?

Morgan State University is ranked #1,360 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #318 position.

When was Morgan State University founded?

Morgan State University was founded in 1867, making it 159 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Morgan State University?

Morgan State University has a student body of approximately 7,763 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 4:1.

What is Morgan State University's research output?

Morgan State University has produced 8,177 research publications with 206,732 total citations and an h-index of 172, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Morgan State University's endowment?

Morgan State University has an endowment of approximately $89.5M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.