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Sumter, South Carolina is home to Morris College. Sumter is a small city. Students select the school partly because it is a Baptist school. Morris College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in media, mathematics, therapy and counseling, nutrition and exercise therapy, and security and law enforcement.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Morris College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 863 enrolled students (as of 2005). Morris College has a large minority student population.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Morris College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Morris College values student athletics, and belongs to the Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Morris College
100 West College St
Sumter, SC 29150-3599
General Phone: (803) 934-3200
Admissions Phone: (803) 934-3225
Financial Aid Phone: (803) 934-3238
http://www.morris.edu
Morris College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 43 | business management, business administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 29 | community health services |
| Liberal Arts | 23 | sociology, history, political science, English, liberal arts and sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 14 | parks and recreation management |
| Media | 12 | broadcast journalism, journalism |
| Science | 8 | biology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | theology, religious education |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Education And Teaching | 5 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, math teaching, biology teaching, English teaching, social studies teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Morris College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 163 | 22 |
Morris College is a historically black college.
In 2005, Morris College had a total enrollment of 863 students (851 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 0% |
| Black | 100% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 81% |
| Georgia | 6% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| New York | 3% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
Morris College offers campus housing for 689 of its 851 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Sumter, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (803) 934-3225
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,163 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,163 |
| Room and board | $ 3,836 |
| Room charge | $ 1,613 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,223 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,300 |
Financial Aid:
Morris College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 343900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (803) 934-3238
Morris College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 20 | 26 |
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 | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $39,382 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $40,604 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $37,207 | 8 | $42,139 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $38,016 | 9 | $37,195 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 7 | $33,369 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 17 | $36,481 | 25 | $38,160 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 40 | 42 | 82 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Track | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 14 | 14 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Morris College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of students from other states (for open-admission colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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