Morehouse College: Statistics

Rank | Ranking |
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#2261 of 14,131 | In the World |
#664 of 2,597 | In North America |
#609 of 2,496 | In the United States |
#15 of 63 | In Georgia |
#7 of 13 | In Atlanta |
#2033 of 2,495 | For Political Science |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All male
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 2,152
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- morehouse.edu
Morehouse College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
Total | Men | Women | |
---|---|---|---|
Acceptance Rate | 77% | 77% | |
Applicants | 3,258 | 3,258 | |
Admissions | 2,511 | 2,511 | |
Freshmen enrolled full time | 523 | 523 | |
Freshmen enrolled part time | 13 | 13 |
2,152 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Recommendations | Required |
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Secondary school GPA | Required |
Secondary school record | Required |
College-preparatory program | Recommended |
Secondary school rank | Recommended |
Other Tests | Considered but not required |
SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
TOEFL | Considered but not required |
Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Black or African American | 1591 (74%) |
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Race or Ethnicity unknown | 492 (23%) |
Two or more races | 42 (2%) |
Nonresident Alien | 14 (0.7%) |
Hispanic | 6 (0.3%) |
White | 4 (0.2%) |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Asian | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
<$30K | $30,053 |
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$30-48K | $33,967 |
$48-75K | $35,655 |
$75-110K | $36,086 |
$110K+ | $39,751 |
Tuition and fees
Undergraduates | |
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Tuition in-district | $27,038 |
Tuition in-state | $27,038 |
Tuition out-of-state | $27,038 |
Fee in-district | $2,430 |
Fee in-state | $2,430 |
Fee out-of-state | $2,430 |
Room and board price
Dormitory capacity | 1,544 |
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Combined charge for room and board | $14,272 |
Room charge | $10,194 |
Meal charge | $4,078 |
Morehouse College Majors
Major | Bachelor's |
---|---|
Business Administration and Management, General | 106 |
Sociology, General | 34 |
Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 30 |
Psychology, General | 27 |
English Language and Literature, General | 25 |
Economics, General | 22 |
Political Science and Government, General | 21 |
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 19 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General | 14 |
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 11 |
Music, General | 9 |
Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 8 |
International & Globalization Studies | 8 |
Chemistry, General | 8 |
Philosophy | 8 |
Physics, General | 6 |
Communication, General | 6 |
Mathematics, General | 6 |
Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 4 |
History, General | 3 |
Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
Chinese Studies | 3 |
Urban Studies & Affairs | 3 |
Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
African-American & Black Studies | 1 |
Engineering Science | 1 |
Grand Total | 388 |
Total | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|
Graduation rate | 56% | 56% | |
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Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
Year | Publications | Citations |
---|---|---|
1991 | 2 | 60 |
1992 | 7 | 42 |
1993 | 4 | 36 |
1994 | 9 | 57 |
1995 | 8 | 52 |
1996 | 17 | 57 |
1997 | 9 | 44 |
1998 | 15 | 71 |
1999 | 16 | 77 |
2000 | 13 | 111 |
2001 | 12 | 108 |
2002 | 9 | 97 |
2003 | 18 | 130 |
2004 | 18 | 154 |
2005 | 8 | 156 |
2006 | 12 | 221 |
2007 | 20 | 246 |
2008 | 28 | 292 |
2009 | 35 | 401 |
2010 | 25 | 414 |
2011 | 30 | 583 |
2012 | 34 | 575 |
2013 | 46 | 659 |
2014 | 43 | 614 |
2015 | 41 | 627 |
2016 | 41 | 690 |
2017 | 40 | 623 |
2018 | 30 | 759 |
2019 | 38 | 1035 |
2020 | 45 | 1214 |
2021 | 35 | 1373 |
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 advocatetheologianpreacherChristian ministerwriter
- Biography
-
Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesman and leader in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. An African American church leader and the son of early civil rights activist and minister Martin Luther King Sr., King advanced civil rights for people of color in the United States through nonviolence and civil disobedience. Inspired by his Christian beliefs and the nonviolent activism of Mahatma Gandhi, he led targeted, nonviolent resistance against Jim Crow laws and other forms of discrimination.
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Samuel L. Jackson
- Occupations
- film actoractorfilm producervoice actorcharacter 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 over $27 billion worldwide, making him the highest-grossing actor of all time (excluding cameo appearances and voice roles).
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John David Washington
- Occupations
- film actoractorAmerican football playertelevision actor
- Biography
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John David Washington is an American actor, producer, and former professional football player. He played 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 the running back for the United Football League's Sacramento Mountain Lions.
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Spike Lee
- Occupations
- film directoractorscreenwriterfilm producerfilm editor
- Biography
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Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and professor. His production company, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, has produced more than 35 films since 1983. He made his directorial debut with She's Gotta Have It (1986). He has since written and directed such films as Do the Right Thing (1989), Mo' Better Blues (1990), Jungle Fever (1991), Malcolm X (1992), Crooklyn (1994), Clockers (1995), 25th Hour (2002), Inside Man (2006), Chi-Raq (2015), BlacKkKlansman (2018) and Da 5 Bloods (2020). Lee also acted in ten of his films.
General info
Alternative names | MC |
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Founded | 1867 |
Motto | Your first step is to define yourself. Your destiny is to redefine the world. |
Colors | maroon, white |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
Total FTE staff | 407 |
Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and Contacts
Address | 830 Westview Dr SW Atlanta, Georgia, 30314 United States |
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City population | 486,000 |
Phone | 4706390999 |
Fax | +1 (404) 659 2650 |