Morehouse College

www.morehouse.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$27,038

2022 Average Net Price

$35,251

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

4.19%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

60%

5,221 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

2,567

85.1% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

59%

358 Graduates

About

Morehouse College is a higher education institution located in Fulton County, GA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Morehouse College were General Business Administration & Management (118 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (52 degrees), and General Political Science & Government (36 degrees).

In 2022, 475 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Morehouse College. 0% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 100% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (459 degrees), 45.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (10 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Morehouse College is $27,038, which is $−1,292 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Morehouse College was 4.19%, corresponding to 26 out of the 620 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Morehouse College is $27,038, which is $1,292 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $35,251.

In 2022, 72% of undergraduate students attending Morehouse College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$27,038

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Morehouse College was $27,038. The cost of tuition at Morehouse College is $−1,292 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Morehouse College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$35,251

2022 Value

72%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Morehouse College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,251. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Morehouse College grew by 72%.

This chart compares the average net price of Morehouse College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,272

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Morehouse College was of $14,272 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Morehouse College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Morehouse College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 17.2% with respect to 2021, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Morehouse College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.19%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Morehouse College was 4.19%, which represents 26 out of the 620 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Morehouse College received 5,221 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 38.2% annual growth. Out of those 5,221 applicants, 3,133 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 60% acceptance rate.

There were 2,567 students enrolled at Morehouse College in 2022.

Morehouse College has an overall enrollment yield of 21.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

60%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

3,133

Accepted Out of 5,221

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Morehouse College was 60% (3,133 admissions from 5,221 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 65.2%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 38.2%, while admissions grew by 27.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Morehouse College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Scores Submitted (2022)

0% of enrolled first-time students at Morehouse College in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Morehouse College had a total enrollment of 2,567 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Morehouse College is 2,185 students and the part-time enrollment is 382. This means that 85.1% of students enrolled at Morehouse College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Morehouse College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 98.4% Black or African American, 0.818% Two or More Races, 0.195% White, 0.039% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.039% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Morehouse College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (98.4%), followed by Two or More Races Male (0.915%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (0.0458%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Morehouse College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,567 students. The full-time enrollment at Morehouse College is 2,185 and the part-time enrollment is 382. This means that 85.1% of students enrolled at Morehouse College are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Morehouse College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Morehouse College was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Morehouse College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Morehouse College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
2,527 enrolled students
Two or More Races
21 enrolled students
White
5 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Morehouse College is 98.4% Black or African American, 0.818% Two or More Races, 0.195% White, 0.039% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.039% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.3% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.1% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 475 fewer women than men received degrees from Morehouse College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Morehouse College is black or african american (459 degrees awarded). There were 45.9 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (10 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Morehouse College is General Business Administration & Management (118 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (52 degrees) and General Political Science & Government (36 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Morehouse College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Social Sciences (92 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), and Physical Sciences (17 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Morehouse College are Physicians (492,681 people), Other managers (430,245 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (421,451 people), Postsecondary teachers (335,806 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (292,578 people).

The most specialized majors at Morehouse College in 2022 are Social Sciences (92 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), Physical Sciences (17 degrees), English (18 degrees), and Biology (52 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Morehouse College are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Morehouse College are Social Sciences (92 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), Physical Sciences (17 degrees), English (18 degrees), and Biology (52 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Morehouse College are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (737,695 people), Elementary & secondary schools (714,527 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (685,118 people), Legal services (340,013 people), and Computer Systems Design (321,236 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Morehouse College.

Most Common (2022)

General Business Administration & Management
118 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
52 degrees awarded
General Political Science & Government
36 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Morehouse College was General Business Administration & Management with 118 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Morehouse College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

475

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Morehouse College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 118 degrees were awarded to men at Morehouse College in General Business Administration & Management. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 40% of students graduating from Morehouse College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Morehouse College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.68% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
459 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
10 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Morehouse College is black or african american (459 degrees awarded). There were 45.9 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (10 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Black or African American Male
459 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
10 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Morehouse College is black or african american male (459 degrees awarded). There were 45.9 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races male (10 degrees).

Operations

Morehouse College has an endowment valued at nearly $246M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −31.6M (−12.9%) compared to the 0.58% average return (286k on 49.3M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2022, Morehouse College had a total salary expenditure of 107M. Morehouse College employs 56 Assistant professors, 51 Associate professors and 36 Professors. Most academics at Morehouse College are Male Associate professor (34), Male Assistant professor (32), and Female Assistant professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Morehouse College are: Management, with 112 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 58 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 57 employees.

Endowment

$246M

2022 Endowment

11.5%

decline from 2021

This line chart shows how the endowment at Morehouse College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$40.4M

2022 Salaries

23.4%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Morehouse College paid a median of $40.4M in salaries, which represents 37.6% of their overall expenditure ($107M) and a 23.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.05% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.0809% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.7M

Instructional Salaries

144

Number of Employees

In 2022, Morehouse College paid a total of $10.7M to 144 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.04M (32.1%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

56 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

112 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Morehouse College were Assistant professor with 56 employees, Associate professor with 51 employees, and Professor with 36 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Morehouse College were Management with 112 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 58 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 57 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Morehouse College was Male Associate professor with 34 employees, Male Assistant professor with 32 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 24 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Morehouse College.

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