In addition, Morgan's instruction is integrated with its research and community service activities to help students comprehend how what they learn in the classroom can be applied to help their immediate community and society as a whole. Morgan's research programs produce important faculty contributions in a wide variety of fields while involving undergraduate students who are motivated and prepared for advanced study. Public service programs give both the faculty and students an opportunity to work with and learn from public schools, business, government, and the general public. The past several years represent a phenomenal period of growth and accomplishment for the University. Applications for admission have risen dramatically, placing Morgan among the top ten public campuses nationally in terms of receiving applications from African-American students.
Enrollments are substantially higher than just a few years ago.
Furthermore, the academic qualifications of entering students have risen steadily. While Morgan's enrollment growth is only beginning to be reflected in degree production, the University already boasts a substantial number of minority graduates. Morgan awards the highest number of baccalaureates to black students of all institutions of higher learning in the state. The University has the distinction of generating large majorities of the degrees awarded by Maryland campuses in key fields such as engineering and the sciences. In addition, the University leads all public campuses in awarding bachelors degrees to blacks who go on to receive a doctorate degree from a U.S. university.