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Morehouse College

Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA · City · 2,844 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

As the nation’s only private, historically Black, all-male liberal arts college, Morehouse College is globally renowned for its legacy of producing exceptional leaders—such as Martin Luther King Jr.—and its deep commitment to social justice. Academically, the institution is highly regarded for its powerhouse programs in business administration, biology, and political science, consistently ranking as a top producer of Black men who go on to earn doctorates in STEM fields. Outside the classroom, the student experience is defined by a supportive, lifelong brotherhood and the legendary "Morehouse Mystique," which is further enriched by vibrant co-ed social and academic collaboration within the Atlanta University Center consortium.


Wikipedia:Morehouse College is a private, historically black, men's liberal arts college in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Anchored by its main campus of 61 acres (25 ha) near downtown Atlanta, the college has a variety of residential dorms and academic buildings east of Ashview Heights. Along with Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University, Morris Brown College, and the Morehouse School of Medicine, the college is a member of the Atlanta University Center consortium.

Location
Atlanta, GA, 30314 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
7 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$51,433
Avg net price
$39,013
Room & board
$14,778
Tuition
$32,893
Books & supplies
$2,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$36,359
$30–48k
$36,534
$48–75k
$40,092
$75–110k
$41,179
$110k+
$42,723
Admissions
Admit rate
44%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1090
ACT midpoint
23
Composite 1825
English 1825
Math 1624

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Essay Requirements

Morehouse College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
56%
4-yr on-time completion
46%
1st-yr retention
87%
Transfer-out rate
20%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
56%
Transferred
26%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
17%
Median earnings (6yr)
$38,267
Median earnings (10yr)
$52,889
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,500$29,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$37,500
Student Body
Men 100%Women 0%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
45%
First-generation
20%
Median family income
$39,421
Independent students
6%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
9%
Race & ethnicity
Black
97%
Two or more
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$38,267
10 years after entry
$52,889
Business Administration, Management and Operations128
Film/Video and Photographic Arts35
Biology, General32
Sociology26
Political Science and Government25
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness23
Computer Science17
Psychology, General16
Economics16
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft11
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication10
Computer Engineering10
Area Studies9
English Language and Literature, General8
Philosophy7
Engineering Science5
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Institutional
Endowment
$263M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Arts & Sciences)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
54%
Avg faculty salary
$8,703/mo
Instructional spend/student
$13,314
Federal loan rate
57%

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