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Morehouse College is a historically black college located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It was established in 1867 by William Jefferson White, an Augusta Baptist cabinetmaker and minister. Originally, the college was named Augusta Institute. It received its present name in 1913. Morehouse College occupies a land area of more than 60 acres. The college offers degrees through its academic divisions, which are:
Morehouse College's athletic teams are known as the Maroon Tigers. Students compete in campus sports such as baseball, basketball, football, cross country, tennis, golf, and track and field. Students have access to several of the college's Greek fraternities and sororities including Alpha Phi Alpha, Phi Beta Sigma, Iota Phi Theta, and Omega Psi Phi.
Morehouse College is in a large city, in Atlanta, GA. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Morehouse College earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include music, science, mathematics, and business and management.
Morehouse College does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 460 to 570 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 460 and 570. Morehouse College attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Morehouse College are higher than most.
The school, in 2007, had 2,810 students (2,718 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Morehouse College are minorities. The student body at the school is overwhelmingly male.
Morehouse College is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Morehouse College makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference and Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Morehouse College
830 Westview Dr SW
Atlanta, GA 30314
General Phone: (404) 681-2800
http://www.morehouse.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 177 | business management |
| Liberal Arts | 142 | political science, English, sociology, economics, history, Spanish language, international relations, urban studies, ... |
| Science | 79 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 52 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 33 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 28 | mathematics |
| Music | 11 | music |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | health and physical education |
| Religion And Philosophy | 10 | religion, philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | drama |
| Engineering | 7 | engineering |
| Education And Teaching | 5 | education |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Morehouse College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 563 | 26 |
Morehouse College is a historically black college.
In 2007, Morehouse College had a total enrollment of 2,810 students (2,718 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 100% |
| Women | 0% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 0% |
| Black | 95% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 39% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
Morehouse College offers campus housing for 1,654 of its 2,718 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Atlanta, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,369 | 1,399 | 59% | 672 | 48% |
| Men | 2,369 | 1,399 | 59% | 672 | 48% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 75% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 28% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,678 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,678 |
| Room and board | $ 9,928 |
| Room charge | $ 5,658 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,270 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,850 |
Financial Aid:
Morehouse College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 158200)
Morehouse College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 58 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 23 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 28 | $88,272 | 8 | $78,488 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 37 | $67,751 | 11 | $65,446 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 28 | $52,569 | 25 | $54,091 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $40,267 | 14 | $38,434 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 103 | $66,534 | 58 | $55,830 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
| Track | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 111 | 0 | 111 |
| Football | 60 | 0 | 60 |
| Track | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Basketball | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 0 | 9 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Morehouse College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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