Overview
Founded in 1867, Morehouse College is an Historically Black College and University in Atlanta and a 4-year liberal arts college for men. Morehouse grants bachelor’s degrees in 26 academic majors and the college consistently produces more Rhodes Scholars than any other HBCU. Additionally, all students are required to attend a number of lectures and performances through the college’s Crown Forum series. For history enthusiasts, Morehouse is home to the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel and the King Collection, consisting of over 10,000 documents written by MLK.
Acceptance Rate:
60%
Average Net Price:
$30,839
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1064
Virtual Tour
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $31,725 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $31,725 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,964 |
| Books and Supplies | $2000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
43%
Average Aid Per Year
$13,577
43%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,330
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$12,727
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
23%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3985
47%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,330
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$29,241,532
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,925,130
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
63%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,374
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,976
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$241
Students receiving federal loans
61%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,622
Average Other Loans Per Year
$23,183
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- HBCU
- Men’s College
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
5221
Students Applied
36%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
176
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 15 | May 1 |
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
19%
Submitting ACT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1064
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
2,567
Total Number of Undergrads
2,567
0
100
40%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
56%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
29
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
42
Countries Represented
19
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
20%
Student Organizations
73
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
61%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
58%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Maroon Tigers
School Colors
maroon and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
Intramural Sports
7
Sports Club
3
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Morehouse College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$49,000
Top 5 Cities
Atlanta
New York
Washington
Los Angeles
Chicago
Top 5 Employers
Morehouse College
AT&T
Wells Fargo
City of Atlanta
IBM
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Community & Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,976
Loan Default Rate
20%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$241
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingMorehouse College is the perfect instutution. It have excellent teachers that can have individual time with their student becauese of the number of student that attend the college.
Trey from Lynn, MA
Morehouse is a college that states what it is says it is big on academics.
Seth from Hammond, IN
Morehouse is a school filled with history. It is for intellectuals looking to expand their field of view of the world. If you're not ready to learn and become an active member of your community, then don't come to this school.
Myles from Starkville, MS
Morehouse MEN Are Well-Balance, Well-Dressed, Well-Read, Well-Spoken, And Well-Traveled. Morehouse College Has Given Me The Resource To Excel. I Am Proud To Be A Morehouse Man.
KJUAN from Landover, MD
morehouse college upholds a rich tradition in promoting intelligent and strong men for the future. the institution offers programs that cover a wide array of student interests from academic to sports. international students love the college's outreach towards them in other countries.
Jonathan from Miami, FL
Learning at Morehouse College occurs not only in the classroom but in everyday happenings around the campus. This is an amazing environment for exchanging knowledge and experiences because of all the schools in close proximity bringing in people from all over the world of tremendously different backgrounds. How much you learn is only limited by your own desires.
Frederick from Leesburg, VA
Morehouse College is a very prestigious institution which is rich in history. There are many tradition in which Morehouse attempts to preserve.
Anthony from Chicago, IL
Morehouse's students graduate to become very successful. When attending Morehouse, students learn to give back to the community once they graduate. Morehouse Alumni gives money back to Morehouse.
kamari from Gaithersburg, MD
I am assure that here i will learn to my utmost potential!
Woodrow from Perry, GA
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