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Coppin State University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of Coppin State University
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Coppin State University is a public university in Baltimore, Maryland, with about 1,800 undergraduates. It is a historically Black college or university (HBCU). It admitted 45.8% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $7,100 a year for in-state students and $14,024 for students from other states, before aid.

What Coppin State costs

Coppin State University charges $7,100 a year in published tuition and fees for Maryland residents, about $3,550 a semester, and $14,024 a year for students from other states, about $7,012 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $23,748 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $7,865 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into Coppin State

For fall 2024, Coppin State University received 8,946 applications and admitted 4,100 students, and 482 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 880 and 1020.

What Coppin State students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Coppin State University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse48
Criminal Justice / Safety Studies36
Social Work26
Business Administration and Management24
Psychology24
Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies24
Health / Medical Preparatory Programs, Other19
Health Information / Medical Records Administration / Administrator17

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Coppin State University's acceptance rate? 45.8% for fall 2024: 4,100 of 8,946 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Coppin State University? $7,100 a year for in-state students and $14,024 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Coppin State University? About 1,800 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do Coppin State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 880–1020.

What is the campus setting at Coppin State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.

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