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About Morehouse College

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Morehouse College is a private liberal arts college in Atlanta, GA, known for its HBCU designation, mens college, and liberal arts focus. With an acceptance rate of 60%, Morehouse is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 674 students each year. Morehouse is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Morehouse offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $12,054 per year; the sticker price of $49,700 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Morehouse College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

60%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
21
Median Admitted ACT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.25 – 3.75 unweighted

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ACTScore range: 19 – 23

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Morehouse College

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Demonstrated Interest
Morehouse weighs demonstrated interest heavily, so attend one of their virtual or in-person information sessions and log contact with the admissions office. Reference a specific conversation or event in your application to show this is a genuine first choice, not a fallback.
Essay Strategy
Your essays need to show that you understand and are drawn to Morehouse's specific mission of developing Black men as leaders and scholars. Avoid generic statements about wanting a great education and instead name specific programs, professors, or traditions at Morehouse that connect to your personal goals.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Morehouse College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$50k/yr$36.4k
30k-48k~$50k/yr$36.5k
48k-75k~$50k/yr$40.1k
75k-110k~$50k/yr$41.2k
110k+~$50k/yr$42.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

53%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$38k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,331
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

97%Black / African American
2%Two or More Races
0%International
0%Hispanic
0%White
0%Asian
Gender100% Men · 0% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status100% Citizens and Immigrants · 0% International
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