MOREHOUSE COLLEGE
- 830 Westview Dr SW
- Atlanta, GA 30314
- OPEID College Code: 00158200
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- General Phone: (404) 681-2800
- President: Dr. Robert Michael Franklin
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 2,689
- College Mascot: Maroon Tigers
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About
Morehouse College, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a historically African-American institute for men. The school was founded in 1867 by Baptist minister and cabinet maker William Jefferson White. The school originally known as the Augusta Institute, but as the school changed location over the year, so did its name. In 1913 the school received its current name which was given in honor of Dr. Henry L. Morehouse, an organizer of support for the college. The school is known for some of its notable alumni, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Director Spike Lee, and Atlanta's first black mayor Maynard Jackson. The school provides a quality liberal arts education to young black men, with a focus on civility, compassion, integrity and understanding, and has done so since its inception.
Academics
Morehouse College provides a liberal arts education and upon graduating students are awarded a bachelors degree. Morehouse College offers 26 majors, allowing the school to focus on providing quality instruction in the fields covered. Students who attend Morehouse College will have access to one of the finest educations available in the United States.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students wishing to enroll at Morehouse College will be reviewed by the admissions board and accepted or denied based on the strength of their application. Morehouse College reviews students based on academic performance, test scores, recommendations and essay, as well as reviewing the students circumstances and extracurricular activities.
Though all accepted students may apply for financial aid, the amount of aid available is limited and will distributed to those who have the greatest need for financial aid. As per nationally accepted practices, a student's education is primarily the responsibility of his parents and as such there is no guarantee of receiving financial aid.
Athletics
The Morehouse Maroon Tigers participate in the NCAA Division II and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Sports programs:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- ROTC Army Navy
- Website
- www.morehouse.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.morehouse.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,340 | - | 2,340 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,582 (68%) | - (-) | 1,582 (68%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 657 (42%) | - (-) | 657 (42%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 511 | 65% |
| ACT ® Exam | 281 | 35% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 460 | 570 |
| SAT ® Math | 470 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | 450 | 560 |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 98%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 87% | 50% | 28% | 29% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $9,174 | $4,654 | $2,527 | $17,822 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 10.5% | 10.9% | 8.9% |
| Number in Default | 80 | 85 | 58 |
| Number in Repayment | 756 | 775 | 646 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $21,376 | $20,358 | $18,678 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $21,376 | $20,358 | $18,678 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $21,376 | $20,358 | $18,678 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,946 | $10,424 | $9,928 |
| Other Expenses | $4,800 | $4,300 | $3,850 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $39,122 | $36,582 | $33,956 |
| In-State | $39,122 | $36,582 | $33,956 |
| Out of State | $39,122 | $36,582 | $33,956 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $23,376 | $21,858 | $20,178 |
| In-State | $23,376 | $21,858 | $20,178 |
| Out of State | $23,376 | $21,858 | $20,178 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $23,376 | $21,858 | $20,178 |
| In-State | $23,376 | $21,858 | $20,178 |
| Out of State | $23,376 | $21,858 | $20,178 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,689 Undergraduate: 2,689
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,684 Female: 5
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,684 Female: 5
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,512 Part-Time: 177
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,512 Part-Time: 177
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 70 | 3% |
| American Indian | 3 | 0.1% |
| Black | 2,539 | 94% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.04% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 0.4% |
| White | 8 | 0.3% |
| Unknown | 57 | 2% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 62 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,136 | 42% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,007 | 37% |
| Ages 22-24 | 375 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 75 | 3% |
| Ages 30-34 | 18 | 0.7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 6 | 0.2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 6 | 0.2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 4 | 0.1% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 570 | 515 | 55 |
| Faculty Status | 213 | 158 | 55 |
| Tenured Faculty | 81 | 81 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 213 | 158 | 55 |
| Primarily Instruction | 213 | 158 | 55 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 60 | 60 | - |
| Other Professionals | 116 | 116 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 181 | 181 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 88 | 88 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 4 | 4 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 49 | 49 | - |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,348 (158) | $62,985 (100) | $63,974 (58) |
| Professor | $85,305 (36) | $84,268 (20) | $86,602 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $66,396 (56) | $67,950 (38) | $63,116 (18) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,399 (44) | $52,482 (28) | $55,003 (16) |
| Instructor | $39,557 (22) | $40,110 (14) | $38,589 (8) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,348 (158) | $62,985 (100) | $63,974 (58) |
| Professor | $85,305 (36) | $84,268 (20) | $86,602 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $66,396 (56) | $67,950 (38) | $63,116 (18) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,399 (44) | $52,482 (28) | $55,003 (16) |
| Instructor | $39,557 (22) | $40,110 (14) | $38,589 (8) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 81%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 25%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 60% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 60% |
| Female | - |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 60% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 60% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| White | - |
| Unknown | 54% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 39% |
| 5 Years | 55% |
| 6 Years | 60% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 14 | 17 |
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 2 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 14 | 17 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 5 |
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