Morehouse College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2420 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #680 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #621 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #7 of 13 | In Atlanta |
| #1734 of 2,375 | For Gender Studies |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All male
- Acceptance rate
- 44%
- Undergraduates
- 2,847
- 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 44% and is among the top 13% 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 | 44% | 44% | 5% |
| Applicants | 5,733 | 5,672 | 60 |
| Admissions | 2,520 | 2,516 | 3 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 683 | 683 | |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
247 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
75 or 11%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Morehouse College are 18-25 (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 | 2769 (97%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 57 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 10 (0.4%) |
| Hispanic | 6 (0.2%) |
| White | 2 (0.1%) |
| Asian | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Morehouse College is $36,292 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 | $36,359 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $36,534 |
| $48-75K | $40,092 |
| $75-110K | $41,179 |
| $110K+ | $42,723 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $28,964 |
| Tuition in-state | $28,964 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,964 |
| Fee in-district | $3,929 |
| Fee in-state | $3,929 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,929 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,436 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,778 |
| Room charge | $10,920 |
| Meal charge | $3,858 |
Morehouse College majors
Morehouse College has granted 410 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Morehouse College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 150 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 40 |
| Psychology, General | 33 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 28 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 24 |
| Communication, General | 17 |
| Economics, General | 14 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 10 |
| Sociology, General | 10 |
| Computer Science | 9 |
| History, General | 7 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Physics, General | 6 |
| Sports Communication | 6 |
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 5 |
| Music, General | 5 |
| Chemistry, General | 4 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 |
| African Studies | 3 |
| Education, General | 3 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 2 |
| Mathematics, General | 2 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
| Engineering Science | 1 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 1 |
| Grand Total | 410 |
Morehouse College has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 40% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 59% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Morehouse College has published 1,245 scientific papers with 19,200 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Medicine, Sociology, Law, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Engineering, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 | 56 |
| 1994 | 16 | 73 |
| 1995 | 14 | 66 |
| 1996 | 27 | 74 |
| 1997 | 13 | 59 |
| 1998 | 20 | 79 |
| 1999 | 18 | 117 |
| 2000 | 14 | 156 |
| 2001 | 16 | 153 |
| 2002 | 23 | 148 |
| 2003 | 23 | 156 |
| 2004 | 23 | 175 |
| 2005 | 15 | 216 |
| 2006 | 18 | 224 |
| 2007 | 30 | 272 |
| 2008 | 47 | 312 |
| 2009 | 37 | 366 |
| 2010 | 32 | 429 |
| 2011 | 36 | 536 |
| 2012 | 48 | 546 |
| 2013 | 50 | 589 |
| 2014 | 47 | 642 |
| 2015 | 46 | 644 |
| 2016 | 46 | 707 |
| 2017 | 44 | 687 |
| 2018 | 43 | 953 |
| 2019 | 50 | 1204 |
| 2020 | 56 | 1461 |
| 2021 | 54 | 1462 |
| 2022 | 57 | 1482 |
| 2023 | 46 | 1646 |
| 2024 | 47 | 1465 |
| 2025 | 50 | 1297 |
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
- civil rights advocatewriterpreacherpeace activistreligious leader
- Biography
-
Martin Luther King Jr. was an American civil rights activist and Baptist minister who was a leader of the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. He advanced civil rights for people of color in the United States through the use of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience against Jim Crow laws and other forms of legalized discrimination, which most commonly affected African Americans.
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Samuel L. Jackson
- Occupations
- film producerfilm actortelevision actoractortelevision producer
- Biography
-
Samuel Leroy Jackson is an American actor and film producer. He is 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
- television actoractorfilm actorAmerican football player
- 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
- film editoractortelevision actordirectorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee is an American filmmaker and actor. 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 received numerous accolades for his work, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and two Peabody Awards as well as nominations for three Golden Globe Awards and a Grammy Award.
General info
| Alternative names | MC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1867 |
| Motto | Et facta est lux |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 601 |
| 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 |