Morgan State University Athletics

Morgan State competes in NCAA Division I, meaning big-time college athletics with full scholarships and serious competition. The Bears field 12 varsity sports with 251 total athletes, representing just 3% of the 8,293-student body. The university distributes $6.6 million in athletic scholarships across its programs. Morgan State plays in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference alongside other historically black universities. The Bears have a storied rivalry with Howard University that extends beyond athletics into academics and campus culture. Morgan State has traditionally been strong in football and track and field, with the football program serving as a source of tremendous school pride. The intimate campus setting creates passionate fan support despite the relatively small student body compared to other Division I schools.