Morris College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7475 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2025 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1933 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #35 of 37 | In South Carolina |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 384
- 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.
189 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
18 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 | 357 (93%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 8 (2%) |
| White | 4 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 4 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Morris College is $18,829 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 | $17,735 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,044 |
| $48-75K | $18,555 |
| $75-110K | $23,451 |
| $110K+ | $25,656 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $14,198 |
| Tuition in-state | $14,198 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,198 |
| Fee in-district | $1,560 |
| Fee in-state | $1,560 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,560 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 834 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,164 |
| Room charge | $3,224 |
| Meal charge | $3,940 |
Morris College majors
Morris College has granted 76 bachelor's degrees across 12 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Morris College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 19 |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 18 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 8 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 7 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 7 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 6 |
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 4 |
| Sociology, General | 3 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 1 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 76 |
Morris College has a graduation rate of 24%, which is among the 8% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 24% | 15% | 30% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Morris College has published 46 scientific papers with 337 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Biology, Philosophy, Computer Science, Sociology, History, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 30 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 3 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 | 23 |
| 2001 | 0 | 6 |
| 2002 | 0 | 5 |
| 2003 | 1 | 5 |
| 2004 | 1 | 30 |
| 2005 | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 | 0 | 30 |
| 2007 | 0 | 6 |
| 2008 | 0 | 32 |
| 2009 | 0 | 9 |
| 2010 | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 | 0 | 8 |
| 2012 | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 | 1 | 6 |
| 2014 | 1 | 6 |
| 2015 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 | 7 |
| 2017 | 0 | 14 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 | 7 |
| 2020 | 5 | 14 |
| 2021 | 5 | 14 |
| 2022 | 5 | 21 |
| 2023 | 4 | 21 |
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 | 128 |
| 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 |