Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,554
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Historically Black College/University
Male only
Male only
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 65.18%
Male/Female: 99% / 1% (2005)
First generation college students: 19.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 0.8% (2008)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.7% (2005)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 82.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 73.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 65.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 54.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 0.1%
Black: 98.4%
Hispanic: 0.1%
Asian: 0.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.8%
Non-resident alien: 0.6%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Black: 98.4%
Hispanic: 0.1%
Asian: 0.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.8%
Non-resident alien: 0.6%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $35,735
In-State tuition: $29,468Out-of-State tuition: $29,468
Estimated books and supplies: $2,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $14,272 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,960 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $14,272 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,960 (2022)
Average Family Income: $68,428 (2017)
Median Family Income: $39,421 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 46.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 54.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $19,893 |
| $30k-48k | $20,450 |
| $48k-75k | $26,380 |
| $75k-110k | $29,285 |
| $110k+ | $31,204 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 33%6-year graduation rate: 47%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 92.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 38.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 45.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 57.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 21.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 18.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $37,075 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $52,645 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 23 | $26,000 | $276 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 21 | $27,000 | $239 | $65,251 ($5,438) | $83,743 ($6,979) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 23 | $91,838 ($7,653) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Physics. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Science. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 27 | $26,000 | $276 | $22,788 ($1,899) | $52,273 ($4,356) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 32 | $24,543 | $250 | $33,204 ($2,767) | $71,611 ($5,968) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 21 | $28,000 | $297 | $17,527 ($1,461) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 28 | $25,125 | $265 | $34,045 ($2,837) | $51,888 ($4,324) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 27 | $29,500 | $286 | $25,303 ($2,109) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Urban Studies/Affairs. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 86 | $23,625 | $246 | $48,248 ($4,021) | $62,476 ($5,206) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 7 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $55,656Full time faculty: 51%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $157,080,773 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $278,037,237 (2022)