Morgan State University is Maryland’s preeminent public urban research university and the only university designated a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Founded in 1867, this Baltimore-based Historically Black College & University (HBCU) has awarded more than 55,000 degrees. It is a Carnegie-classified high research (R2) institution offering more than 150 academic programs. Located on Baltimore’s North East corridor, the university serves a multiethnic and multiracial student body and is home to more than 8,000 students.