Morehouse College is in a large city, in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 science, mathematics, and business and management.
Morehouse College does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 490 to 600 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 490 and 600. 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 2005, had 3,029 students (2,925 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.
Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Morehouse College belong to the Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference and Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Guided by a commitment to excellence, Morehouse, an historically black liberal arts college for men, assumes a special responsibility for teaching students about the history and culture of black people. The college seeks to develop men with disciplined minds, emphasizing the continuing search for truth as a liberating force. Morehouse prepares its students for leadership and service through instructional programs and extracurricular activities that: develop skills in oral and written communications, analytical and critical thinking and interpersonal relationships; foster an understanding and appreciation of the elements and evolution of various cultures and the nature of the physical universe; foster understanding and appreciation of the specific knowledge and skills needed for the pursuit of professional careers and/or graduate study and; cultivate the personal attributes of self-confidence, tolerance, morality, ethical behavior, humility, a global perspective, and a commitment to a social justice."
More complete details are provided below.
Morehouse College
830 Westview Dr SW
Atlanta, GA 30314
General Phone: (404) 681-2800
Admissions Phone: (404) 215-2632
Financial Aid Phone: (404) 215-2638
http://www.morehouse.edu
Morehouse College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 151 | business management |
| Liberal Arts | 129 | political science, English, sociology, economics, international relations, Spanish language, history, African-American studies, ... |
| Science | 41 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 30 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 27 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 19 | computer and info science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 10 | religion, philosophy |
| Engineering | 7 | engineering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | health and physical education |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | education |
Number of programs and degrees for Morehouse College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 434 | 24 |
Morehouse College is a historically black college.
In 2005, Morehouse College had a total enrollment of 3,029 students (2,925 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 100% |
| Women | 0% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 0% |
| Black | 93% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 36% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 25% |
| California | 9% |
| New York | 8% |
| Texas | 6% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| North Carolina | 4% |
| Alabama | 3% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| District of Columbia | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 17 % |
Morehouse College offers campus housing for 1,582 of its 2,925 (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 | 2,520 | 1,679 | 67% | 661 | 39% |
| Men | 2,520 | 1,679 | 67% | 661 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 25 |
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 | 80% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 20% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (404) 215-2632
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,016 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,016 |
| Room and board | $ 9,066 |
| Room charge | $ 5,156 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,910 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,800 |
Financial Aid:
Morehouse College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 158200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (404) 215-2638
Morehouse College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $77,366 | 7 | $71,245 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 37 | $60,665 | 14 | $54,356 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 29 | $47,057 | 21 | $47,527 |
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $37,492 | 12 | $34,533 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $50,106 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 109 | $57,761 | 54 | $49,484 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 122 | 0 | 122 |
| Football | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| Track | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Basketball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Baseball | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| All Other Sports | 23 | 0 | 23 |
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
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 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
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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