Morehouse College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Morehouse College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,570 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1867 and is one of the 26 schools located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Morehouse College is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings

Morehouse College will give you the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
34
Morehouse College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 34 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Biology, Political Science, and Sociology and Anthropology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Morehouse College student retention rate is high at 80% (well above Georgia average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
80%
Good
The graduation rate at Morehouse College is below average: 59%. Roughly 16% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Morehouse College is good - 10:1. Find out more regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are very high, $27,100 annually. The additional fees at Morehouse College not covered by tuition are about $2,500; which comes to a total of $29,600 per year.

Read the details about Morehouse College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
60%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 5,221 applications were submitted and 3,133 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get admitted at this school.

This school might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Morehouse College in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$10,200
High
Morehouse College provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Morehouse College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Morehouse College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,600 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high - approximately $10,200 a year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Morehouse College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Morehouse College appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Morehouse College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Morehouse College
830 Westview Dr SW
Atlanta, Georgia
30314, USA
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