Founded by William Jefferson white in 1867, Morehouse College is one of the largest and top traditional men’s liberal arts colleges in America. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the College produces young men to change the world, and one of the great assets of the college known to the world has been its alumni Martin Luther King Jr. The College is on no.1 position to produce black male Rhodes Scholars, black men earning doctoral degrees in STEM fields, education, humanities and arts, and the topmost college whose black men enter Harvard Business and Law School.

Admission to Morehouse College are granted to 2,230 undergraduate students and only enrolls males. The college has seven academic divisions offering nearly 60 majors and minors in subjects like business, humanities, social sciences, and science.

Morehouse College is a part of the Atlanta University Center Consortium, the largest consortium of black colleges and universities in the world whose other members are Morehouse School of Medicine, Clark Atlanta and Spelman College. It ranks 155th in National Liberal Arts Colleges in U.S. News and World Report 2023. With an acceptance rate of 100%, Morehouse College is the most suitable choice of college for undergraduates looking forward to studying in the U.S. The college is known in the world for giving the world one of its greatest leaders, Martin Luther King Jr and is also on the no. 1 position for producing black male Rhodes Scholar.

Morehouse College Campus

Morehouse College offers admissions in 3-year undergraduate, 4-year honors, and TRIO programs. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges to award Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in various academic divisions. The Division of Business and Economics of the college is accredited by AACSB. The College is a part of member institutions that include Morehouse School of Medicine, Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University, and Interdenominational Theological Centre.

Morehouse College Rankings

Here are the latest rankings of Morehouse College in 2023:

Times Higher Education (THE) 2023 Rankings

  • #401-500 in the U.S. College Rankings 2023

U.S. News and World Report 2023

  • #155 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
  • #42 in Most Innovative Schools
  • #38 in Best Undergraduate Teaching
  • #23 in Top Performers on Social Mobility
  • #6 in Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Highlights

Type of University Private 
Year of establishment 1867
Location Atlanta, Georgia
Campus Setting Urban 
Campus size  66 acres 
Level of Study Undergraduate
Total Enrolment 2,238
Acceptance Rate 100%
Student-faculty ratio  14:1
Cost of Attendance 49,700 USD
Admission helpdesk  404.507.8633;
servicedesk@morehouse.edu

Morehouse College Campus

  • The Morehouse College campus spreads across 66 acres near downtown Atlanta.
  • The College is located at a 10 miles distance from Atlanta Airport.
  • Life is exciting and engaging at the College with lectures, seminars, conferences, social events, student organizations, and athletic activities.
  • The college emphasizes on student development as a result, the college has a student development office which consists of various units: Athletics, Athletic Compliance, Campus Safety, Student Counseling and Disabilities Centre, Student Health Services, Auxiliary & Dining Services, and Department of Student Services. Dean of the college is also part of this office.
  • The health and wellness unit is newly set up as a part of the student development office.
  • The college charters the extracurricular organizations; Greek-letter fraternities and social fellowships.

Morehouse College Residence

  • Morehouse College comprises 11 houses divided into 2 parts; 6 for freshmen and 5 for the upperclassmen.
  • It is compulsory for freshmen students to live on-campus.
  • Each of the first-year houses provides the stage/platform for student leadership, a team of Resident Advisors (RA) and a Residential Academic Mentor (RAM).
  • The Brailsford R. Brazil House is the largest freshmen house with a three-story building and a housing capacity of 160 students. Each floor of the house comprises double occupancy rooms, community bathrooms, and showers. The i-STEM Residential Academic Program is also located in this building.
  • The Grave's House for first-year students offers both single and double occupancy rooms with accommodation capacity of more than 115 students.
  • Dubois House for international freshmen, Charles Hubert House, White House, and living-learning center are hardly a few feet away from the Frederick Douglass Learning Resource Centre. These houses offer sharing rooms only.
  • Robert hall was home to Martin Luther King Jr. When he attended Morehouse College. The hall lies near the main campus and Chivers dining hall.
  • All houses have study lounges and lobbies for students to communicate.

Morehouse College Courses

  • Morehouse College offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees and a 4-year honors program across 33 majors through its 7 academic divisions.
  • Popular master programs at Morehouse College opted by international students include business administration and economics, humanities, computational science, and creative and performing arts.
  • The college is also known for its TRIO programs that prepare students for secondary education; entry to the post-secondary institution; completion of post-secondary education; and preparation for admission to post-baccalaureate programs.
  • The average student retention rate at Morehouse College is 83% for full-time students and 100% for part-time students.

Top Programs in Morehouse College

Programs Fees Per Annum
M.Sc Biomedical Research $25,880
B.Sc Computer Science $28,847
B.A Business Administration $28,847
B.Sc Chemistry $28,847
B.Sc Psychology $28,847

Morehouse College Application Process

Morehouse College had a 100% acceptance rate in Fall 2023. The College offers early action and regular action deadlines for admission. Scores of standardized exams for studying in the U.S. GPA and high school rank are considered to be important factors while evaluating the application. The application process is the same for domestic and international applicants are; only a few additional requirements are to be fulfilled by international students.

How to Apply?

Before applying for admission at Morehouse College, students must consider the following points:

Application Portal: Common Application

Application Fee: 50 USD

Application Deadline: Early action: November 1; Regular action: February 1

Admission requirements: International students must submit the following documents along with the application:

  • Duly completed admission application
  • Evaluation for from school/counselor
  • Official transcripts of high school
  • Average GPA of 3.6 on 4.0
  • SAT/ACT scores without writing (Average SAT score: 1170; Average ACT score: 24)
  • Teacher recommendation
  • Admission interview
  • Essay
  • Counselor/Teacher letter of recommendation.
  • English proficiency test scores (TOEFL scores)
  • An affidavit of support indicating the people who will be responsible for the expenses.

Morehouse College Cost of Attendance

  • All students must estimate the cost of studying in the U.S. before applying for admission to the choice of institution.
  • The estimated cost of attendance for the 2023-2024 academic years at Morehouse College is as follows:
Expenditure Item Cost for 2023-24
Tuition  27,038 USD 
Mandatory fee  2,430 USD
Room fee 10,194 USD 
Board fee 4,078 USD 
Books and supplies  2,000 USD 
Transportation  2,060 USD 
Personal/miscellaneous fee  1,500 USD
Loan fee  4,00 USD
Total  49,700 USD 

Morehouse College Scholarships/Financial Aid

  • Financial aid is provided to the students in the form of scholarships, loans, work-study, and grants.
  • Over 90% of the students receive need-based financial aid from Morehouse College every year. Loans and aids are also available from external sources.
  • Students receive an average total financial of about 9,522 USD each year.
  • Students are required to fill certain forms like dependency status and monthly income status to apply for scholarships.
  • The application deadline for FAFSA is February 15. It is applicable for domestic students.

Morehouse College Alumni Network

  • Morehouse College alumni network has more than 16,000 members worldwide and more than 45 local chapters.
  • According to a recent survey, it is observed that 96% of college students think the alumni network is very strong and helpful.
  • Morehouse College alumni are entitled to the following benefits:
    • Eligible to vote in National Alumni Association elections
    • Early notifications to employment and training opportunities
    • Free access to Morehouse College Football and Basketball house games
    • Opportunity to participate in leadership positions in national, regional and local chapters of the association
    • Exclusive gifts and giveaways
    • Business to business referrals
    • Feature in alumni newsletter, and many more.
  • A few notable alumni:
    • Martin Luther King Jr. - an American minister and Nobel peace prize laureate)
    • Spike Lee - American film director
    • Sanford D. Bishop Jr. – U.S. Congressman (Georgia)
    • Nathaniel Hawthorne Bronner - Founder of Bronner Brothers Beauty Cosmetics
    • Samuel L. Jackson - Actor

Morehouse College Placements

Students can participate in the Annual career fair organized at Atlanta University’s center (AUC) every year during the third week of September. More than 200 companies are a part of this career fair. Based on the recent survey 85% of the Morehouse students find the college’s career center helpful in providing internships and jobs in the U.S. and other parts of the world. 90% of the students manage to be employed after 2 years of graduation with median earnings of 30,300 USD per year. The graduation rate of college is 54%.

Morehouse College graduates from the Division of Business and Economics find jobs in public and private sectors such as Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and nonprofit organizations or become entrepreneurs. The university conducts career fairs with several companies that attend the fair to offer jobs to students.

FAQs

Ques. What SAT/ ACT scores are required for admission to Morehouse College?

Ans. Morehouse College has currently adopted a test-optional policy for admission. Students applying to the college have SAT EBRW score of 510-610 and SAT Math score of 500-600 or ACT composite score of 20-25.

Ques. What is the acceptance rate of Morehouse College?

Ans. Morehouse College has a very easy admission process. The college had an acceptance rate of 100% in fall 2023.

Ques. What is the GPA required for admission to Morehouse College?

Ans. There are no minimum GPA requirements for admission to Morehouse College. However, a GPA of 3.0 or above is considered a good baseline to judge the academic capabilities of the students.

Ques. Is Morehouse an all-male college?

Ans. Yes. Morehouse College is an all-male college.

Ques. What is the tuition fee of Morehouse College?

Ans. The tuition at Morehouse College is 25,368 USD.

Ques. What are the scholarship opportunities for freshmen at Morehouse College?

Ans. Morehouse College offers merit-based scholarship to freshmen such as the Morehouse Academic Scholarship which requires no additional application. The amount of the award depends on the applicant’s academic records and are renewable up to 4 years upon meeting specific criteria. Selected students will be notified along with the admission letter.

Ques. What is the retention rate of Morehouse College?

Ans. Morehouse College has a retention rate of 83% for full-time students and a 100% retention rate of part-time students.

Ques. What is the graduation rate of students at Morehouse College?

Ans. Morehouse College has a 6-year graduation rate of 54%.

Ques. Does Morehouse College offer dorms?

Ans. Yes. Morehouse College offers on-campus accommodation to students through 10 residence halls. The college believes that students who live on campus are more likely to continue studies and graduate on-time.

Ques. How will classes be taught at Morehouse College in 2023?

Ans. Most Spring 2023 semester classes will be taught virtually.