South Carolina · Sumter
Morris College
A private Baptist liberal arts HBCU in Sumter, South Carolina, founded in 1908.
Snapshot
At a glance
Undergraduate enrollment
383
Admission rate
—
Retention (first-year)
41%
Completion (150% of time)
17%
Pell recipients
96%
Black undergraduate share
92%
These figures come from federal college data updated May 26, 2026. A dash means the number was not available.
Student body
Undergraduate composition
Black
92%
Hispanic
1%
White
1%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3%
Nonresident
0%
Unknown
4%
Percentages may not add to 100% when a category is not reported.
Costs
Tuition and financial aid
Tuition, in-state
$16,664
Tuition, out-of-state
$16,664
Median federal loan debt
$14,750
Federal loan recipients
100%
Pell recipients
96%
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
$24,250
Median earnings, 10 years
$30,614
Median debt
$14,750
Retention
41%
Completion
17%
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: small
Carnegie basic
Baccalaureate colleges: diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Full-time four-year, more selective, higher transfer-in
Size and setting
Very small four-year, highly residential
Average faculty salary
$5,816 monthly
Full-time faculty share
48%
DOE unit ID
218399
These labels describe the school’s size, location, and academic mix. They are not rankings.
18 programs
Academic programs
Bachelor · 18
- Biology, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- English Language and Literature, General
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Mathematics
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management
- Political Science and Government
- Religious Education
- Security Science and Technology
- Sociology
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
This is a broad program list. Check the school’s own catalog for current majors, minors, concentrations, and course details.