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Morehouse College

Atlanta, Georgia 30314

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Morehouse College is a private institution in Atlanta with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1050, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.7K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,889 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $35,949.

Established
1867
Motto
Latin: "Et Facta Est Lux"
Mascot
The Maroon Tiger
Type
Private historically black men's liberal arts college
Conference
football
Division
Division II

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51%Acceptance
1050SAT Avg
2,736Students
13:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$52,889Earnings 10yr
$35,949Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Morehouse College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate51.4%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1923

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

51.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1050

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$31,725
Room & Board$14,964
Books & Supplies$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance$47,347
Average Net Price$35,949
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$32,679
$30–48K$33,552
$48–75K$37,266
$75–110K$39,484
$110K+$39,174

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$35,949

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (33)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,736
Gender Split
0% / 100%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
44%

Race & Ethnicity

Black 98%
Two+ 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate52.7%
Freshman Retention85.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,267
8 Years$48,541
10 Years$52,889

Rankings

U.S. News
#100
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#196

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from GA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
2 mi(3 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
214 mi(371 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
228 mi(395 min)

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