Morris College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year. 82% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Morris College is a private nonprofit institution located in Sumter, South Carolina with approximately 421 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $20,375 per year. The graduation rate is 20%, and the typical graduate earns $25,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Morris College (MC) is a private, Baptist historically black college in Sumter, South Carolina. It was founded and is operated by the Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina.
The numbers here tell a concerning story: only 20% of students graduate, and nearly half of freshmen don't return for sophomore year, which suggests significant challenges in student support and persistence. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively modest $14,750, and the small enrollment means a more personal experience — but post-graduation earnings of $25,600 median at the 10-year mark make it hard to justify even that debt load for many career paths. This school may be worth a closer look for students with a specific connection to its mission as an HBCU, but the retention and graduation data should prompt serious questions before committing.
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Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (421 undergraduates).
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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.
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