Morris College: Review & Facts
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Morris College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 385 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1908 and is one of the 3 colleges and schools located in Sumter, South Carolina.Morris College is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU) and is also affiliated with Baptist Church.
Academic Offerings
At Morris College you can receive your bachelor's degree.Majors
Offered
Offered
21
Morris College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 21 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Criminal Justice, General Studies, and Recreation and Leisure. 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 usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Morris College student retention rate is very low at 40% (way below South Carolina average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.
Student Retention
40%
Bad
The graduation rate at Morris College is very low - 26%. Around 36% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.Student to faculty ratio at Morris College is good - 10:1. Find out more regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition costs are slightly high - about $14,200 annually. The additional fees at Morris College not covered by tuition are about $1,600, which comes to $15,800 a year.Read the details about Morris 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
Dual Credits
Accepted
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Morris College is $20.00.
To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Morris College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (803) 934-3200 or check Morris College Website.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$3,200
Low
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Morris 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
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A
Safe
Morris College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 900 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: about $3,200 per year.Army ROTC programs are available at Morris 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
Available
Yes
Based on the college crime information, Morris College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Morris College Location and Address
Postal Address:Morris College
100 West College Street
Sumter, South Carolina
29150-3599, USA
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