All schools
Morris Brown College logo
PrivateUrbanHBCU

Morris Brown College

Atlanta, Georgia 30314-4140

Visit website

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedTight-knitUrbanSports cultureHBCU

Known for business — close-knit campus

Morris Brown College is a private institution in Atlanta with particular strength in business and psychology.

A small campus of 338 undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

100% of students graduate within four years. Net price after aid averages $18,898.

Established
1881
Motto
To God and Truth
Mascot
Wolverines and Lady Wolverines
Type
Private historically black liberal arts college
Conference
NCAA Division II Southern
Division
Division I

Plan Your Visit

Acceptance
SAT Avg
338Students
14:1Student:Faculty
100%Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr
$18,898Net Price

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$9,558
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$26,005
Average Net Price$18,898

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,824
$30–48K$19,728
$48–75K$21,357
$75–110K$23,532
$110K+$26,005

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

30.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

0.0%/yr

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

64%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
338
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
62%

Race & Ethnicity

Black 94%
Hispanic 4%
Two+ 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate100.0%
Freshman Retention63.6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • The school chartered and opened October 15, 1885, with 107 students and nine teachers.
  • Morris Brown was the first educational institution in Georgia to be owned and operated entirely by African Americans.
  • By 1898 the school had 14 faculty, 422 students, and 18 graduates.
  • After Atlanta University consolidated its facilities, it leased the building to Morris Brown College, which renamed it as Fountain Hall.

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
1 mi(2 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
214 mi(371 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
227 mi(393 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ATL Atlanta8 mi
BHM Birmingham136 mi
BNA Nashville208 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA937 mi · ~27h 4m drive
New York, NY746 mi · ~21h 33m drive
Hartford, CT846 mi · ~24h 26m drive
Providence, RI901 mi · ~26h 2m drive
Albany, NY843 mi · ~24h 21m drive
Syracuse, NY782 mi · ~22h 35m drive
Rochester, NY746 mi · ~21h 33m drive
Buffalo, NY698 mi · ~20h 10m drive
Philadelphia, PA666 mi · ~19h 14m drive
Pittsburgh, PA522 mi · ~15h 5m drive
Harrisburg, PA612 mi · ~17h 41m drive
Newark, NJ740 mi · ~21h 23m drive
Washington, DC543 mi · ~15h 41m drive
Baltimore, MD577 mi · ~16h 40m drive
Atlanta, GA1 mi · ~2 min drive
Charlotte, NC227 mi · ~6h 33m drive
Raleigh, NC356 mi · ~10h 17m drive
Miami, FL607 mi · ~17h 32m drive
Orlando, FL402 mi · ~11h 37m drive
Tampa, FL417 mi · ~12h 3m drive
Nashville, TN214 mi · ~6h 11m drive
New Orleans, LA424 mi · ~12h 15m drive
Richmond, VA471 mi · ~13h 36m drive
Chicago, IL588 mi · ~16h 59m drive
Detroit, MI597 mi · ~17h 15m drive
Minneapolis, MN907 mi · ~26h 12m drive
St. Louis, MO466 mi · ~13h 28m drive
Kansas City, MO675 mi · ~19h 30m drive
Indianapolis, IN427 mi · ~12h 20m drive
Columbus, OH436 mi · ~12h 36m drive
Cleveland, OH555 mi · ~16h 2m drive
Milwaukee, WI669 mi · ~19h 20m drive
Dallas, TX718 mi · ~20h 45m drive
Houston, TX700 mi · ~20h 13m drive
Austin, TX817 mi · ~23h 36m drive
San Antonio, TX880 mi · ~25h 25m drive
Los Angeles, CA1932 mi · ~55h 49m drive
San Francisco, CA2134 mi · ~61h 39m drive
San Diego, CA1886 mi · ~54h 29m drive
Seattle, WA2177 mi · ~62h 53m drive
Portland, OR2168 mi · ~62h 38m drive
Denver, CO1209 mi · ~34h 56m drive
Phoenix, AZ1588 mi · ~45h 53m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1579 mi · ~45h 37m drive
Honolulu, HI4491 mi · ~129h 44m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

Deadline Calendar

Morris Brown College Application Checklist

Decision Notifications