C+
Above Average
Score: 58/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
55/100 · earnings-weighted

Morehouse College

4-Year Private Non-Profit HBCU
📍 Atlanta, Georgia 30314
Outcomes
B
72/100
Affordability
F
21/100
Resources
B
66/100
Experience
A+
90/100
Prestige
C
44/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,738
Total Enrollment
53%
Graduation Rate
86%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
51%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Morehouse College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$52,889
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$38,267
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,000
Median debt at graduation
59.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,090
Average SAT
23
Median ACT
44.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 47% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 48th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (GA wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Morehouse College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer and Information Sciences—$112,934+22%#72 of 459#54—
Economics$40,726$84,816+3%#139 of 368#106$22,502
Political Science and Government$32,340$71,139+12%#111 of 565#76$25,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$55,567$69,422+2%#394 of 1176#334$23,250
Sociology$31,391$62,517+19%#54 of 462#23$27,000
Psychology$31,474$54,867+8%#257 of 1027#170$26,000
English Language and Literature$24,659$46,847-4%#353 of 576#306$26,000
Communication and Media Studies$26,839$40,273-29%#631 of 660#626$25,698
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$26,158$39,567-27%#597 of 610#596$28,000
Biology$19,679$34,866-39%#835 of 841#839$23,598

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Morehouse College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $229,778
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,610/mo — vs ~$1,172/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 30303 (7.7% cap, Atlanta)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $27,984 $27,984
Room $10,552
Board $4,412
Total Cost (On-Campus) $51,623 $51,623

Financial Aid

91%
Receive Any Aid
47%
Receive Pell Grants
63%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

2,738
Total Students
0%
Women
86%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

Black 98%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 89%
Fully Online 11%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 86%
25-64 (Adult) 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Morehouse College?
Morehouse College has an acceptance rate of 51%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Morehouse College?
Tuition at Morehouse College is $27,984 for in-state students and $27,984 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Morehouse College?
The graduation rate at Morehouse College is 53%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Morehouse College a good school?
Morehouse College has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Morehouse College?
Morehouse College has a total enrollment of 2,738 students. Most students (86%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology