Morehouse College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2522 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #698 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #640 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #7 of 13 | In Atlanta |
| #1758 of 2,328 | For Gender Studies |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All male
- Acceptance rate
- 51%
- Undergraduates
- 2,738
- Male:Female Ratio
- 99:1
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- morehouse.edu
Morehouse College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Morehouse College has an acceptance rate of 51% and is among the top 16% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 52% | |
| Applicants | 5,610 | 5,542 | 68 |
| Admissions | 2,883 | 2,883 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 680 | 680 | |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
313 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
31 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Morehouse College are 19-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 2679 (98%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 40 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 11 (0.4%) |
| White | 3 (0.1%) |
| Hispanic | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
| Asian | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Morehouse College is $34,733 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $32,679 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $33,552 |
| $48-75K | $37,266 |
| $75-110K | $39,484 |
| $110K+ | $39,174 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,984 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,984 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,984 |
| Fee in-district | $3,741 |
| Fee in-state | $3,741 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,741 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,544 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,964 |
| Room charge | $10,552 |
| Meal charge | $4,412 |
Morehouse College majors
Morehouse College has granted 398 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Morehouse College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 128 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 33 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 32 |
| Sociology, General | 25 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 24 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 23 |
| Computer Science | 17 |
| Economics, General | 16 |
| Psychology, General | 16 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 10 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 |
| Philosophy | 7 |
| Sports Communication | 6 |
| Chinese Studies | 5 |
| Engineering Science | 5 |
| History, General | 5 |
| Mathematics, General | 5 |
| African Studies | 4 |
| Chemistry, General | 4 |
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 3 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Physics, General | 3 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 398 |
Morehouse College has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 48% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 53% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Morehouse College has published 1,189 scientific papers with 18,138 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Engineering, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 11 | 47 |
| 1993 | 6 | 56 |
| 1994 | 16 | 73 |
| 1995 | 14 | 65 |
| 1996 | 26 | 74 |
| 1997 | 13 | 59 |
| 1998 | 20 | 78 |
| 1999 | 18 | 117 |
| 2000 | 14 | 155 |
| 2001 | 16 | 152 |
| 2002 | 23 | 148 |
| 2003 | 22 | 157 |
| 2004 | 23 | 174 |
| 2005 | 15 | 216 |
| 2006 | 18 | 224 |
| 2007 | 30 | 272 |
| 2008 | 47 | 312 |
| 2009 | 37 | 367 |
| 2010 | 32 | 428 |
| 2011 | 36 | 534 |
| 2012 | 48 | 544 |
| 2013 | 50 | 590 |
| 2014 | 47 | 640 |
| 2015 | 46 | 643 |
| 2016 | 44 | 707 |
| 2017 | 44 | 686 |
| 2018 | 42 | 948 |
| 2019 | 50 | 1200 |
| 2020 | 55 | 1458 |
| 2021 | 53 | 1461 |
| 2022 | 55 | 1478 |
| 2023 | 45 | 1642 |
| 2024 | 44 | 1452 |
Morehouse College alumni
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Martin Luther King Jr
- Enrolled in Morehouse College
- 1944-1948 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in sociology
- Occupations
- pacifistpoliticianpreachercivil rights advocatehuman rights activist
- Biography
-
Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister, activist, and political philosopher who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. King advanced civil rights for people of color in the United States through the use of nonviolent resistance and nonviolent civil disobedience against Jim Crow laws and other forms of legalized discrimination.
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Samuel L. Jackson
- Occupations
- television producervoice actorcharacter actorfilm producerfilm actor
- Biography
-
Samuel Leroy Jackson is an American actor. One of the most widely recognized actors of his generation, the films in which he has appeared have collectively grossed more than $27 billion worldwide, making him the highest-grossing actor of all time. In 2022, he received the Academy Honorary Award as "a cultural icon whose dynamic work has resonated across genres and generations and audiences worldwide".
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John David Washington
- Occupations
- film actorAmerican football playertelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
John David Washington is an American actor and former professional football player. He is the son of actor Denzel Washington. He started his career in college football at Morehouse College and signed with the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2006. Professionally, Washington spent four years as a running back for the United Football League's Sacramento Mountain Lions.
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Spike Lee
- Occupations
- television producerfilm directorfilm editorfilm producermascot
- Biography
-
Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and author. His work has continually explored race relations, issues within the black community, the role of media in contemporary life, urban crime and poverty, and other political issues. Lee has won numerous accolades for his work, including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and two Peabody Awards. He has also been honored with an Honorary BAFTA Award in 2002, an Honorary César in 2003, and the Academy Honorary Award in 2015.
General info
| Alternative names | MC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1867 |
| Motto | Et facta est lux |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 580 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 830 Westview Dr SW Atlanta, Georgia, 30314 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 499,000 |
| Phone | 4706390999 |