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Morris College

Sumter, SC · City · 383 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Established in 1908 in Sumter, South Carolina, Morris College is a historically Black, coeducational liberal arts institution best known for its rich Baptist heritage and its enduring commitment to providing premier educational opportunities to diverse student populations. The college offers robust, career-focused academic pathways, with its strongest and most popular programs centered in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Biology, and Teacher Education. On campus, students enjoy a close-knit, supportive community enriched by vibrant Greek life, NAIA athletics, and spiritual development. What truly sets Morris College apart is its unique distinction of being owned and operated by the Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina, which fosters a deeply faith-integrated, family-like environment dedicated to both personal and intellectual growth.


Wikipedia:Morris College (MC) is a private, Baptist historically black college in Sumter, South Carolina. It was founded and is operated by the Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina.

Location
Sumter, SC, 29150-3599 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
160 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$30,148
Avg net price
$20,555
Room & board
$7,602
Tuition
$16,664
Books & supplies
$3,500/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$20,485
$30–48k
$20,609
$48–75k
$20,727
$75–110k
$21,121
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
19%
4-yr on-time completion
7%
1st-yr retention
41%
Transfer-out rate
38%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
25%
Transferred
36%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
39%
Median earnings (6yr)
$24,250
Median earnings (10yr)
$30,614
Median debt
$31,400
Monthly loan payment
$333
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$29,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$40,200
Student Body
Men 50%Women 50%
10
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
96%
First-generation
40%
Median family income
$18,311
Independent students
16%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
1%
Hispanic
1%
Black
92%
Two or more
3%
Unknown
4%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$24,250
10 years after entry
$30,614
Business Administration, Management and Operations33
Criminal Justice and Corrections14
Sociology8
Communication and Media Studies4
Biology, General4
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods3
English Language and Literature, General2
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management1
Mathematics1
Religious Education1
Theological and Ministerial Studies1
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Institutional
Endowment
$13M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
48%
Avg faculty salary
$5,816/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,172
Federal loan rate
100%

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