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Morris Brown College

Atlanta, GA·Private nonprofit·338 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. freshman retention is below 65%. exceptional 100% graduation rate; 62% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.

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Accept
338
Students
$18,898
Net Price
100%
Grad Rate
N/A
Earnings
10 yr
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Debt

About This School

Morris Brown College is a private nonprofit institution located in Atlanta, Georgia with approximately 338 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $18,898 per year. The graduation rate is 100%.

Morris Brown College (MBC) is a private Methodist historically black liberal arts college in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded January 5, 1881, Morris Brown is the first educational institution in Georgia to be owned and operated entirely by African Americans.

The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 100% graduation rate sounds impressive, but with only 338 students and a freshman retention rate of just 64%, a significant portion of students who start never make it to graduation, which raises real questions about fit and support. At $18,898/year after aid, the cost is manageable compared to many private colleges, and its location in Atlanta offers genuine networking and career opportunities. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, historically Black college environment and have a clear sense of your goals, but do ask hard questions during your visit about student support services and why so many freshmen leave.

Founded
1881
Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing41%
Psychology24%
Visual & Performing Arts12%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

NeNe LeakesJames Alan McPhersonThomas Jefferson Byrd

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$9,558
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,558
Avg Net Price
$18,898
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants62%
Median debt at graduationN/A

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
100%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
64%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment
Median Debt
N/A
at graduation

Student Body

Black94%
Hispanic/Latino4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (338 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Morris Brown College

643 Martin Luther King Jr Drive NW

Atlanta, GA 30314-4140

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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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