Coppin State University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,032

2.01% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$9,831

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

45.8%

8,946 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,210

75.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

26.2%

102 Graduates

About

Coppin State University is a higher education institution located in Baltimore City, MD. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Coppin State University were Registered Nursing (48 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (36 degrees), and Social Work (26 degrees).

In 2024, 358 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Coppin State University. 80.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (284 degrees), 23.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Coppin State University is $5,032, which is $−18,968 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Coppin State University is $5,032, which is $18,968 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,831.

In 2024, 83% of undergraduate students attending Coppin State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,032

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Coppin State University was $5,032. The cost of tuition at Coppin State University is $−18,968 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Coppin State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,831

2024 Value

27.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Coppin State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,831. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Coppin State University grew by 27.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Coppin State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,390

Room and Board

$1,915

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Coppin State University was of $13,390 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.61% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,915. The cost of books and supplies increased by 139% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Coppin State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Coppin State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 6.41% with respect to 2023, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Coppin State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Coppin State University received 8,946 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 90.2% annual growth. Out of those 8,946 applicants, 4,100 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 45.8% acceptance rate.

There were 2,210 students enrolled at Coppin State University in 2024. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Coppin State University has an overall enrollment yield of 11.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

45.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

4,100

Accepted Out of 8,946

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Coppin State University was 45.8% (4,100 admissions from 8,946 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 49.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 90.2%, while admissions grew by 75.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Coppin State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

4% of enrolled first-time students at Coppin State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Coppin State University had a total enrollment of 2,210 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Coppin State University is 1,669 students and the part-time enrollment is 541. This means that 75.5% of students enrolled at Coppin State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Coppin State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 83% Black or African American, 4.25% Hispanic or Latino, 1.76% White, 1.18% Two or More Races, 0.679% Asian, 0.498% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.181% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Coppin State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (63.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (19.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (64.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (14.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.71%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Coppin State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,210 students. The full-time enrollment at Coppin State University is 1,669 and the part-time enrollment is 541. This means that 75.5% of students enrolled at Coppin State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Coppin State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Coppin State University was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Coppin State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Coppin State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
1,834 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
94 enrolled students
White
39 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Coppin State University is 83% Black or African American, 4.25% Hispanic or Latino, 1.76% White, 1.18% Two or More Races, 0.679% Asian, 0.498% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.181% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 46 students (2.08%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 220 more women than men received degrees from Coppin State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Coppin State University is black or african american (284 degrees awarded). There were 23.7 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Coppin State University is Registered Nursing (48 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (36 degrees) and Social Work (26 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Coppin State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (56 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (26 degrees), and Health (112 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Coppin State University are Registered nurses (1,597,926 people), Other managers (469,994 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (420,334 people), Social workers, all other (329,457 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (303,250 people).

The most specialized majors at Coppin State University in 2024 are Protective Services (56 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (26 degrees), Health (112 degrees), Psychology (24 degrees), and Social Sciences (17 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Coppin State University are Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Coppin State University are Protective Services (56 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (26 degrees), Health (112 degrees), Psychology (24 degrees), and Social Sciences (17 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Coppin State University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,961,801 people), Elementary & secondary schools (991,574 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (583,906 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (574,681 people), and Outpatient care centers (561,373 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Coppin State University.

Most Common (2024)

Criminal Justice And Corrections, General
14 degrees awarded
Non-Profit, Public, & Organizational Management
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Coppin State University was Criminal Justice And Corrections, General with 14 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at Coppin State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

289

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 69 degrees were awarded to men at Coppin State University, which is 0.239 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (289).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Coppin State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Coppin State University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.714 times less than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Coppin State University in Registered Nursing, which is 15.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 9% of students graduating from Coppin State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
284 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
12 degrees awarded
White
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Coppin State University is black or african american (284 degrees awarded). There were 23.7 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

3.35% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
387 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
343 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
337 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Coppin State University is black or african american female (387 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (343 degrees).

Operations

Coppin State University has an endowment valued at nearly $3.51M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.61M (45.8%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Coppin State University had a total salary expenditure of 107M. Coppin State University employs 52 Assistant professors, 37 Associate professors and 21 Professors. Most academics at Coppin State University are Female Assistant professor (36), Male Associate professor (19), and Female Associate professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Coppin State University are: Management, with 103 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 63 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 47 employees.

Endowment

$3.51M

2024 Endowment

78.4%

decline from 2023

Coppin State University has an endowment valued at about $3.51M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Coppin State University declined 78.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $42.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Coppin State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$41.4M

2024 Salaries

11.8%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Coppin State University paid a median of $41.4M in salaries, which represents 38.6% of their overall expenditure ($107M) and a 11.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.7% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.68% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$12.2M

Instructional Salaries

119

Number of Employees

In 2024, Coppin State University paid a total of $12.2M to 119 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Coppin State University were Management with 103 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 47 employees.

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