Why apply to Coppin?

At Coppin State University, we provide the tools you need to transform your current life into your dream future. Our cutting-edge undergraduate and graduate programs, practical learning experiences, and intensive coursework have been equipping our students for success across generations.

Engage with our top-tier faculty and share ideas with peers who are just as driven as you to become the next wave of industry leaders and professionals. Your journey at Coppin State University will be filled with enriching experiences that will expand your understanding of the world and your role in it. Dive into the wealth of academic opportunities, professional networks, community service, and enjoyable activities we offer.

Whether you're eyeing an undergraduate program or aiming for a graduate degree to excel in your field, Coppin is your home—a place of encouragement, opportunity, and distinction.

Ready to take the next step toward the future you want for yourself? Apply today.

Apply using the FREE CSU application

You should also use this link to check the status of your active application.

Apply for Spring or Fall 2025

Apply using an external application

Applicants using these applications should expect to receive an invitation to set up their CSU admissions status portal within 24 hours of submission. Check your JUNK mail!

Common App: Apply for Fall 2025

Common Black App: Apply for Fall 2025

Visit Coppin State University!

We love welcoming visitors, families, and friends to our beautiful 65 acre campus in the heart of Baltimore. We offer group tours perfect for college trips and individual/family trips perfect for personally-guided campus tours.

Also, check out our resources to help you plan your stay in the Baltimore area, where there's so much to discover!

Campus Tours 

Thank you for your interest in exploring The Nest! 🦅 Our enthusiastic student ambassadors, The Soar Squad, can't wait to give you a first-hand look at all that Coppin State University has to offer. Get ready for a fun and informative tour packed with details about our university's rich history, admission tips, academic programs, and a guided tour through our beautiful campus!

Coronavirus Protocols

Coppin State University is committed to implementing safety protocols and procedures that prioritize the safety of our students, faculty, and staff. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, campus buildings are currently only accessible through the use of a CSU Eagle ID card. Visitors do not have to be vaccinated but should monitor for symptoms. If any symptoms are experienced prior to your visit, please contact us to reschedule.

Any questions may be directed to COVID-19@coppin.edu. Please visit Coronavirus Updates for information.

Begin Your Journey Here!

We are excited you’re considering joining our Eagle family! Here you will find links to access our application and application status portal. Click here to start an application today.

Apply for Spring or Fall 2025

See Yourself on Campus!

Want to see campus! Here you will find links to access our campus visit options like campus tours, open house, and our virtual campus tour. 

Visit Campus

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Staff Always Ready to Help

Two offices coordinate on-campus living at Coppin:

• Office of Housing
• Office of Residence Life

Office of Housing

We are your resource to learn about on-campus housing and facilities, cost, and move-in weekend. Our staff can also handle work orders, and help guide new and returning students through the housing application process.

Visit the Office of Housing

Office of Residence Life

Once you move in to our campus dorms, we become your main resource for dorm life, activities, and programming. Our staff makes sure you have access to residential college experiences you'll remember fondly—even after graduation.

Visit the Office of Residence Life

Housing Work Orders

Work orders can be submitted using the EagleLINKS Self Service portal. Log into EagleLINKS and go to the Self Service menu and select Residence Life for the option to submit a work order. If you have any questions, please contact the Housing office.

EagleLINKS Portal

We understand your teenage years aren’t always the right time for your college experience. At Coppin, the average age of our students is 29, and we have the schedules, services, and supports in place to meet all of our students exactly where you are. Now that you’re older and wiser, look to Coppin for an experience that caters to you, your life, and your needs.

When identifying adult learners, we consider the following criteria:

• You are financially independent.
• You have primary responsibilities, including family, work, etc. outside of being a student.
• You have not been regularly enrolled in a college or university for 3 or more years.

What do I need to apply?

• Completed admission application
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended

If you have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years since your last college or university enrollment, you do not need to submit SAT or ACT scores.

See where Coppin can take you.

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Whether you’re first in your family to pursue college or following in a long legacy of college grads, you can thrive at Coppin. Think you’re ready to take that next step? See everything Coppin has to offer—and what we’re looking for in our next class of Coppin Eagles.

We are looking for students who have completed or expect to complete the following requirements:

• 4 years of English
• 3 years of physical and life science (must include 2 years of lab experience)
• 3 years of social science or history (e.g. U.S. history, world history, local/state/national government)
• 4 years of mathematics (e.g. algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, etc.)
• 2 years of world languages and/or advanced technology education

Students must also meet all requirements for attendance, service learning, and any additional local school system requirements, if applicable.

Did you know you may not need to submit ACT or SAT scores? Refer to our Standardized Test Policy to check if our test-optional policy applies to you.

Go for your goals. Apply now.

Congratulations on your Coppin admission! Welcome to our Coppin State University family of more than 50,000 proud. We recommend you pay your non-refundable enrollment fee as soon as you decide you’re ready to join our Eagle family because it secures your spot in incoming classes.

Paying your enrollment fee is your commitment to attend Coppin. It releases your enrollment hold and allows you to register for upcoming semester courses. Also, it helps us project the amount of housing and courses we need to make available for the next year.

Pay your enrollment fee

Who’s required to pay the non-refundable enrollment fee?

If you have been newly admitted to an undergraduate, undergraduate certificate, or non-degree seeking program, you must pay the non-refundable $150 enrollment fee.

If you have been newly admitted to a graduate or doctoral program, you must pay the non-refundable $50 enrollment fee.

How do I submit the non-refundable enrollment fee?

Pay securely through EaglePay. The EaglePay screen prompts you to select “Undergraduate Enrollment Fee” or “Graduate and Doctoral Enrollment Fee.” Choose the option for your level of education.

Know How Residency Affects Your Tuition

Residency is a policy established by the University System of Maryland (USM) to make sure there is a fair and equitable process to determine a student’s classification and tuition rates across all Maryland state schools. Coppin State University uses residency information to determine if a student is considered a Maryland resident and is therefore eligible for in-state tuition status. The USM site also has available Frequently Asked Questions information regarding residency to assist you as you complete the residency form.

In-State Residency Eligibility

To qualify for in-state status, a student must submit the Residency Form within the Application for Admission and demonstrate all of the following requirements for the 12-month period immediately before the semester or term a student is seeking in-state tuition. The USM Residency Policy states a student must:

• Have continuously kept their primary residence in Maryland
• Have kept all personal property in Maryland, including but not limited to furniture, personal belongings, and pets
• Have paid Maryland income tax on all taxable income and filed a Maryland Resident Tax Return
• Have registered all owned or leased vehicles in Maryland for at least 12 consecutive months. Check the official Residency Policy for other accepted conditions for motor vehicles
• Have kept a valid Maryland driver’s license for at least 12 consecutive months. Check the official Residency Policy for other conditions that satisfy this requirement
• Be currently registered to vote in Maryland
• Receive no public assistance from any state, city, county, or municipality outside the State of Maryland
• Have a legal federal and state right to live in Maryland, permanently and without interruption

Initial Residency Determination

The initial Residency determination is made in accordance with the residency policy. All students must complete the Residency Form as a part of the Application for Admissions. The deadline to submit the Residency Application is the first day of classes for the semester you choose to enroll.

Out-of-State Residency Classification

You must be a resident of Maryland and meet all the USM criteria to qualify for in-state tuition. You qualify for out-of-state tuition if you are: 

• Attending school or living outside Maryland when you apply or are admitted to Coppin (or another USM school)
• Financially dependent on a person who is not a Maryland resident

How to Change Residency Status

You may petition to change your residency status by submitting a completed Residency Petition Form and any supporting documentation to the Office of Records and Registration. We cannot accept faxed or emailed Residency Petition forms. The form includes information on where to send a hard copy when complete.

• Attending school or living outside Maryland when you apply or are admitted to Coppin (or another USM school)
• Financially dependent on a person who is not a Maryland resident

DACA & Maryland Dream Act

DACA: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) programs protects youth who came to the United States when they were children from deportation. DACA students can temporarily qualify for in-state tuition if they submit the approval notification of their Deferred Action status (I-797, notice of action) AND the Maryland Residency Form to the Office of Admissions by the first day of classes of their intended entry term. Deferred Action status must be held for 12 consecutive months prior to the start of the term to be eligible for in-state tuition rates. For more information, please email admissions@coppin.edu.

The Maryland Dream Act: University System of Maryland Nonresident Tuition Exemption for Eligible Maryland High School Graduates

The Dream Act qualifies any student, other than a non-immigrant alien, within the meaning of 8 U.S.C.- 1101(A)(15), who meets all of the requirements listed on the form, for in-state tuition at all public colleges and universities in Maryland. To be eligible, the student must submit the USM Tuition Exemption Request form and provide the required supporting documentation. The required supporting documents are listed on the form.

NOTE: Applicants who hold Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) status should not complete the University System of Maryland Tuition Exemption Request form.

We know learning happens in and outside of the classroom. At Coppin, we recognize how important it is to provide opportunities for students to get course credit for your experiences, skills, and lessons learned.

Our students can receive college credit through:

• Advanced Placement (AP) Tests
• International Baccalaureate (IB)
• College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
• DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
• Military experience and coursework
• Course-by-course evaluation
• Challenge exams
• Individual portfolio assessment

Want to learn more, view the full Credit for Prior Learning policy

Prior Learning Policy 

Ready to put your past toward your future?

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Find out more information on qualifying score on the general and subject exams of the CLEP test.

Contact the Office of Academic Affairs