Coppin State University (Coppin)

Public four-year university in Baltimore, MD that costs an average of $12,632 a year after financial aid, admits 46% of applicants and graduates 21% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$12,632
Acceptance rate
46%
Graduation rate
21%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$53,198

HBCUPublicLarge city1,844 undergraduates

Cost of Coppin

Total cost of attendance (per year)$24,640
Tuition and fees, in-state$7,418
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$14,482
Housing and food (on campus)$12,500
Books and supplies$1,900
Average net price after aid$12,632

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$10,255
$30,001–48,000$12,525
$48,001–75,000$14,356
$75,001–110,000$20,055
$110,001+$18,170

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Coppin's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate46%
Average SAT975
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)460–510
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)420–510
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate21%
First-year retention66%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$47,671
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$53,198
Rank in Maryland (earnings)24th of 28 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$23,750
Typical monthly loan payment$270 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants57%
Students with federal loans33%

Majors and programs at Coppin

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (30)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing103$83,966$25,790
Health and Medical Administrative Services29$54,087$21,382
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods31$49,933$25,320
Criminal Justice and Corrections63$44,914$18,992
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs50$40,163$22,875
Psychology49$40,036$26,000
Accounting and Related Services14——
Biology29——
Business Administration, Management and Operations58—$24,905
Chemistry———
Computer Science18——
Dance6——
Data Science———
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other4——
Fine and Studio Arts10——
Geography and Cartography———
History6——
Information Science/Studies3——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities56—$24,000
Marketing4——
Mathematics3——
Mathematics and Statistics, Other4——
Political Science and Government5——
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions4——
Social Sciences20——
Social Work44—$14,233
Sociology5——
Special Education and Teaching———
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness16——
Urban Studies/Affairs———

Certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations1——
Criminal Justice and Corrections14——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness———

Master's degree programs (11)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Criminal Justice and Corrections11——
Education, Other2——
Educational Administration and Supervision5——
Health and Medical Administrative Services1——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions13——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing19——
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions16——
Social Sciences, Other7——
Special Education and Teaching1——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas———

Doctoral degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing———

Professional degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing11——

Graduate certificate programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Criminal Justice and Corrections———
Educational Administration and Supervision6——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing4——
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions3——

Similar colleges in Maryland

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
St. Mary's College of MarylandSt. Mary's City$20,95669%$66,796
University of Maryland Eastern ShorePrincess Anne$17,37896%$52,085
Frostburg State UniversityFrostburg$16,76889%$60,300
University of BaltimoreBaltimore$6,27079%$65,666
University of Maryland BaltimoreBaltimore——$96,035
United States Naval AcademyAnnapolis—9.3%—
Bowie State UniversityBowie$17,83572%$61,890
Salisbury UniversitySalisbury$17,44587%$68,206

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About Coppin

TypePublic four-year university
LocationBaltimore, MD
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates1,844
Student-to-faculty ratio12 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websitecoppin.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Coppin's acceptance rate?

Coppin State University admits 46% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students average 975 on the SAT.

How much does Coppin cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $24,640 a year (tuition and fees: $7,418 in-state, $14,482 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,632 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,255.

How much do Coppin graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $53,198 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 24th of 28 similar colleges in Maryland. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($83,966 a year after graduation).

What is Coppin's graduation rate?

21% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 66% of first-year students return for a second year.