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Morgan State University: Clarence Mitchell Building, Morgan State University (16-10-2007)
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College · Catholic life on campus

Morgan State University

  • LocationBaltimore, MD
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 9,808 students
Official website

Morgan State University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore's college campus ministry page lists Morgan State University with Fr. Evan Ponton as its Catholic campus minister. The university's University Memorial Chapel is an interfaith center that holds Christian worship and lists faith groups.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Morgan State University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Matthews Catholic Church: 0.8 mi1Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church: 1.0 mi2United Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ: 1.5 mi3Shrine of the Little Flower Catholic Church: 1.6 mi4Saints Philip and James Catholic Church: 2.2 mi5Cathedral of Mary Our Queen: 2.4 mi6Morgan State University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Matthews Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 5401 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore
  2. Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 3615 Harford Road, Baltimore
  3. United Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ — 1.5 mi · 934 Gorsuch Avenue, Baltimore
  4. Shrine of the Little Flower Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 3500 Belair Road, Baltimore
  5. Saints Philip and James Catholic Church — 2.2 mi · 2801 North Charles Street, Baltimore
  6. Cathedral of Mary Our Queen — 2.4 mi · 5200 North Charles Street, Baltimore

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ACatholic life on campus: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Catholic life on campus

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. College Campus Ministry | Archdiocese of Baltimorearchbalt.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Morgan State University – Fr. Evan Ponton”
      The Archdiocese of Baltimore lists Morgan State University among the campuses it serves, with Fr. Evan Ponton as campus minister.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (The archdiocese's campus ministry list names Fr. Evan Ponton for Morgan State, without a title or time commitment.)
    Sources (1)
    1. College Campus Ministry | Archdiocese of Baltimorearchbalt.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Morgan State University – Fr. Evan Ponton”
      The Archdiocese of Baltimore lists Morgan State University among the campuses it serves, with Fr. Evan Ponton as campus minister.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The Archdiocese of Baltimore lists a named priest as the Catholic campus minister for Morgan State University.
    Sources (1)
    1. College Campus Ministry | Archdiocese of Baltimorearchbalt.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Morgan State University – Fr. Evan Ponton”
      The Archdiocese of Baltimore lists Morgan State University among the campuses it serves, with Fr. Evan Ponton as campus minister.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Catholic campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. College Campus Ministry | Archdiocese of Baltimorearchbalt.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Morgan State University – Fr. Evan Ponton”
    The Archdiocese of Baltimore lists Morgan State University among the campuses it serves, with Fr. Evan Ponton as campus minister.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
48 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.41%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.73%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 971 · ACT 18.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.18 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$9,759

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
8,300
Total students9,808
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$14,985
Cost of attendance (per year)$25,413
Median federal debt at graduation$27,250
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
41%
First-year retention73%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$50,698
Admission rate82%
Students receiving Pell grants57%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT971
SAT reading & writing400–520
SAT math440–550
ACT composite16–21
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 42 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Baltimore

The Most Reverend William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of Mary Our Queen

Source: archbalt.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Morgan State University a Catholic college?
No. Morgan State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic campus ministry for Morgan State University (Archdiocese of Baltimore listing).

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