Morehouse College
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.
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
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 |
Admitted Student Stats
19%
Submitting ACT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1064
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
2,567
Total Number of Undergrads
2,567
Classroom Sizes
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: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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 |
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
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Organizations
73
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
61%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Maroon Tigers
School Colors
maroon and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Atlanta
New York
Washington
Los Angeles
Chicago
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$49,000
What Students Are Saying
Morehouse 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 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
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
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