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Sumter, SC 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, 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 871 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). 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 Other. 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 Street
Sumter, SC 29150-3599
General Phone: (803) 934-3200
http://www.morris.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 30 | business management, business administration |
| Liberal Arts | 16 | sociology, political science, history, English, liberal arts and sciences |
| Therapy and Counseling | 13 | community health services |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 13 | parks and recreation management |
| Science | 11 | biology |
| Media | 11 | broadcast journalism, journalism, mass communication |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 7 | criminal justice and administration |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Education and Teaching | 1 | elementary school teaching, biology teaching, English teaching, early childhood education, math teaching, social studies teaching |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | theology, religious education |
Number of programs and degrees for Morris College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 106 | 23 |
Morris College is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Morris College had a total enrollment of 871 students (921 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 0% |
| Black | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 83% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
| New York | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Morris College offers campus housing for 715 of its 921 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,350 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,350 |
| Room and board | $ 4,258 |
| Room charge | $ 1,790 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,468 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,700 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
Morris College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 343900)
Morris College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 18 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $57,962 | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $60,440 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $46,763 | 6 | $46,079 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $42,155 | 7 | $41,508 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $37,248 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $45,473 | 18 | $42,494 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Other |
| Baseball | Other |
| Track | Other |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 29 | 41 | 70 |
| Basketball | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| Track | 3 | 12 | 15 |
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 17 | 17 |
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
Mass Communication/Media Studies
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Open admission Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students 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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