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Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA·Private nonprofit·2,736 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 2,736 students.

51%
Accept
2,736
Students
$35,949
Net Price
53%
Grad Rate
$49,000
Earnings
10 yr
$18,500
Debt

About This School

Morehouse College is a private nonprofit institution located in Atlanta, Georgia with approximately 2,736 undergraduate students enrolled. Morehouse College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 51%. The average net price after financial aid is $35,949 per year. The graduation rate is 53%, and the typical graduate earns $49,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Morehouse College is a private, historically black, men's liberal arts college in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Anchored by its main campus of 61 acres (25 ha) near downtown Atlanta, the college has a variety of residential dorms and academic buildings east of Ashview Heights. Along with Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University, and the Morehouse School of Medicine, the college is a member of the Atlanta University Center consortium.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: while the 86% freshman retention rate signals that students who arrive tend to feel at home, the 53% graduation rate is a real concern worth asking admissions about. As the most prominent HBCU for Black men in the country, Morehouse offers a uniquely powerful brotherhood network and the career advantages of being embedded in Atlanta's business and tech ecosystem — benefits that don't always show up in median earnings of $49,000 at 10 years. Worth considering seriously if the mission and community align with your goals, but come in with a plan to finish, and factor in the $35,949 annual net price against those long-term earnings.

Founded
1867
Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing32%
Social Sciences16%
Visual & Performing Arts12%
Biological Sciences8%
Engineering5%
Computer Science4%
Psychology4%
English2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Martin Luther King Jr.Samuel L. JacksonSpike LeeEdwin MosesHerman CainJohn David WashingtonRockmond DunbarBrian Tyree HenryRaphael WarnockMetro BoominGuruSaul Williams

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1050

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite23

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$31,725
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,725
Avg Net Price
$35,949
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants44%
Median debt at graduation$18,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
53%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
86%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$49,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$18,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$18,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$34,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$49,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.6x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

Black98%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,736 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Morehouse College

830 Westview Dr SW

Atlanta, GA 30314

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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