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Morris Brown College

Morris Brown College

Atlanta, GA · City · 432 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
About

Founded in 1881 as the first HBCU in Georgia created solely by African American patronage, Morris Brown College in Atlanta is best known for its historic resilience, recently celebrated through its triumphant re-accreditation known as "The Hard Reset." Today, the college offers career-focused academic pathways, boasting highly regarded programs in Business Administration, Esports Performance, and a premier Hospitality Management program. On campus, students thrive in a tight-knit, supportive community rooted in faith-based values, while enjoying the vibrant energy of being located in the heart of Atlanta’s historic HBCU district. This unique blend of a rich legacy, cutting-edge majors, and an intimate, affordable learning environment makes Morris Brown a compelling choice for students wanting to be part of a historic collegiate renaissance.


Wikipedia:Morris Brown College (MBC) is a private Methodist historically black liberal arts college in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded January 5, 1881, it is the first educational institution in Georgia to be owned and operated entirely by African-Americans.

Location
Atlanta, GA, 30314-4140 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
8 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$31,968
Avg net price
$24,901
Tuition
$9,558
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$23,264
$30–48k
$21,593
$48–75k
$28,167
$75–110k
$31,968
$110k+
$28,568
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
29%
4-yr on-time completion
25%
1st-yr retention
71%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
20%
Transferred
0%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
80%
Student Body
Men 45%Women 55%
17
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
65%
Part-time students
17%
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic
3%
Black
94%
Two or more
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions
Business Administration, Management and Operations7
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities4
Psychology, General4
Music2
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Institutional
Endowment
$950,211
Full-time faculty
5%
Avg faculty salary
$6,116/mo
Instructional spend/student
$1,674
Federal loan rate
78%

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