Coppin State University

Coppin State University is a public, historically black university in Baltimore, MD. It is moderately competitive, with a 38% acceptance rate. It is a small institution with 1,946 full-time undergrads enrolled. Coppin State's most common major is a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, which amounts to 16% of the student body. Other desired picks include Social Work and Youth Services, which accounts for 13% of students, and Psychology (12%). It has one of the state's best health care management program, ranking 8th in Maryland. Additionally, Coppin State comes in 4th in MD for best historically Black colleges. At the sticker price, in-state tuition costs $9,316 a year, but for applicants based outside of Maryland, tuition runs $14,386. Before you rule out applying because of the price, you should know that over 9/10 of Coppin State students obtain at least some monetary aid. 23% of Coppin State University students end up acquiring a degree, heading into the labor force equipped to make some money. On average, graduates make an annual salary of $28,500 two years after graduation. After another four years working, their average annual salary increases 33.7% to $38,100; however, that is still 5% below the national median. You may also want to be aware that the SAT or ACT is required to apply. Further, 100% of available classes are on the small side, with 20 to 39 students. With regard for your pocketbook, be aware that the average tuition for people from households with an income of $30k to $48k a year is $11,663 and if your household earns between $49k and $75k, you probably will pay around $9,261 per year for tuition. Regarding demographics, White students make up 2% of the student body and international undergraduates make up 11% of the student body at Coppin State. Relating to life on campus, Coppin State offers on campus housing. To wind things up, six years after graduating, 88% of graduates are gainfully employed and about one out of five alumni default on their student loans.