Overview
The Helene Fuld School of Nursing at Coppin State University traces its roots to the Helene Fuld School of Nursing, which merged with Coppin State College in the 1980s, bringing a long legacy of nurse training in Baltimore into a historically Black university setting. Coppin State itself was founded in 1900 as a teacher training program and has grown into a comprehensive public HBCU within the University System of Maryland. The nursing school has built a strong reputation for producing licensed RNs who serve Baltimore's underserved communities, with a mission centered on health equity and workforce diversity in nursing.
At a Glance
| Type | Public |
| Location | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Founded | 1953 |
| Total students | 700 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 12:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 60% |
| Graduation rate | 55% |
| Average starting salary | $68,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $9,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,000 |
| Room & board | $11,500 |
| Average financial aid | $9,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 85% |
Admissions
| SAT range | 850-1020 |
| ACT range | 16-19 |
| Average GPA | 3.00 |
| Regular deadline | March 1 |
Top Programs
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- RN to BSN
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Nurse Practitioner tracks
- Nursing Education
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.