Georgia · Atlanta
Morehouse College
Founded in 1867, Morehouse is a private men's liberal arts college in Atlanta and the alma mater of Martin Luther King Jr.; a founding member of the Atlanta University Center.
Snapshot
At a glance
Undergraduate enrollment
2,844
Admission rate
44%
Retention (first-year)
87%
Completion (150% of time)
59%
Pell recipients
45%
Black undergraduate share
97%
These figures come from federal college data updated May 26, 2026. A dash means the number was not available.
Student body
Undergraduate composition
Black
97%
Hispanic
0%
White
0%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
Nonresident
0%
Unknown
0%
Percentages may not add to 100% when a category is not reported.
Costs
Tuition and financial aid
Tuition, in-state
$32,893
Tuition, out-of-state
$32,893
Median federal loan debt
$18,500
Federal loan recipients
57%
Pell recipients
45%
Sticker tuition only. Real cost after federal, state, and institutional aid is typically lower — see the school’s net price calculator.
Outcomes
Earnings, retention, and completion
Median earnings, 6 years
$38,267
Median earnings, 10 years
$52,889
Median debt
$18,500
Retention
87%
Completion
59%
Earnings and debt are shown only when federal data is available.
Institution
Campus and classification
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Campus setting
City: large
Carnegie basic
Baccalaureate colleges: arts and sciences focus
Undergraduate profile
Full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
Size and setting
Small four-year, highly residential
Average faculty salary
$8,703 monthly
Full-time faculty share
54%
DOE unit ID
140553
These labels describe the school’s size, location, and academic mix. They are not rankings.
Test scores
SAT and ACT
SAT (average)
1,090
ACT composite (25th–75th)
18–25
Middle 50% of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Many HBCUs are test-optional or test-flexible; confirm the current policy at admissions.
34 programs
Academic programs
Bachelor · 34
- Area Studies
- Biology, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Chemistry
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Economics
- Education, General
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering Science
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Fine and Studio Arts
- History
- International/Globalization Studies
- Mathematics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology, General
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Sociology
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Urban Studies/Affairs
This is a broad program list. Check the school’s own catalog for current majors, minors, concentrations, and course details.