Morris College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7358 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2001 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1909 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #35 of 37 | In South Carolina |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 421
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.morris.edu
Morris College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Morris College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
232 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
13 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Morris College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 393 (93%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 10 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 9 (2%) |
| White | 5 (1%) |
| Hispanic | 4 (1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Morris College is $20,397 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 | $19,687 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,984 |
| $48-75K | $22,795 |
| $75-110K | $20,558 |
| $110K+ | $25,656 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $14,624 |
| Tuition in-state | $14,624 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,624 |
| Fee in-district | $1,600 |
| Fee in-state | $1,600 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,600 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 834 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,380 |
| Room charge | $4,058 |
| Meal charge | $3,322 |
Morris College majors
Morris College has granted 76 bachelor's degrees across 13 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Morris College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 22 |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 14 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 11 |
| Sociology, General | 8 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 4 |
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 4 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 4 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 |
| Mathematics, General | 1 |
| Religious Education | 1 |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 76 |
Morris College has a graduation rate of 20%, which is among the 5% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 20% | 17% | 23% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Morris College has published 51 scientific papers with 1,490 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Sociology, Philosophy, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 3 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 |
| 1999 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 | 7 |
| 2006 | 0 | 4 |
| 2007 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 | 0 | 5 |
| 2011 | 0 | 12 |
| 2012 | 1 | 9 |
| 2013 | 1 | 22 |
| 2014 | 1 | 11 |
| 2015 | 0 | 17 |
| 2016 | 2 | 57 |
| 2017 | 0 | 110 |
| 2018 | 2 | 154 |
| 2019 | 1 | 154 |
| 2020 | 4 | 244 |
| 2021 | 5 | 163 |
| 2022 | 6 | 142 |
| 2023 | 5 | 183 |
| 2024 | 5 | 144 |
General info
| Alternative names | MoCo |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1908 |
| Motto | Intrare Libris, Dispartire Servire Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 135 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 West College Street Sumter, South Carolina, 29150-3599 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 43,000 |
| Phone | 8039343200 |