Coppin State University

Coppin State University located in Baltimore, Maryland is a historically black college and is part of the University System of Maryland. The university was established in 1900 and was originally called Colored High School. The university campus covers 52 acres and more than 4,000 students enroll every year. The main academic divisions are:

• Honors College
• School of Arts and Sciences
• School of Education
• School of Graduate Studies
• School of Management Science and Economics
• School of Professional Studies

The students of the university have access to various clubs and organizations which include an Akira Anime Club, Chi Eta Phi, Alpha Nu Omega, a History Club and Eye Candi. The male students play sports like basketball, baseball and tennis on campus and the female students participate in cross-country, softball and volleyball.

Coppin State University Highlights

Where Coppin State University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in science and laboratory technician, security and law enforcement, nursing and emergency medicine, nutrition and exercise therapy, and therapy and counseling.
• High female/male ratio.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Numerous part-time students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Selective admissions.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Coppin State Students

Coppin State is a historically black college.

The student enrollment at Coppin State was 3,932 in 2007 (3,166 full-time equivalent).

About 22% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 78% of the class.

Undergrads are 77% of enrolled students and graduate students are 23%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 92% are full-time and 8% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Coppin State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Coppin State provides on-campus housing for 610 of its 3,166 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Coppin State Athletics

Coppin State is in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference for major sports.

Coppin State offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 49 male students received the aid (men were 48% of those receiving aid) and 54 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 52% of students receiving such aid) .

Coppin State Admissions (2007)

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