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Morris College

Sumter, South Carolina 29150-3599

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Business-focusedTight-knitUrbanHBCU

Known for business — close-knit campus

Morris College is a private urban institution in Sumter, South Carolina. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 421 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

20% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $30,614 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,375.

Established
1908
Motto
"Intrare Libris, Dispartire Servire"
Mascot
Hornets
Type
Private historically black college
Conference
National Association of
Acceptance
SAT Avg
421Students
10:1Student:Faculty
20%Grad Rate
$30,614Earnings 10yr
$20,375Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Morris College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$16,224
Room & Board$7,380
Books & Supplies$3,090
Total Cost of Attendance$29,585
Average Net Price$20,375
Median Debt at Graduation$31,400
Monthly Payment (10yr)$333

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,687
$30–48K$20,984
$48–75K$22,795
$75–110K$20,558

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,375

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (18)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
421
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
82%

Race & Ethnicity

White 1%
Black 93%
Hispanic 1%
Two+ 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate20.4%
Freshman Retention46.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$24,250
8 Years$30,289
10 Years$30,614

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$23,200
Men
$28,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from SC state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K
93 mi(161 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
160 mi(277 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
232 mi(402 min)

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