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Morehouse College

Private nonprofit Atlanta, GA · Urban · Southeast · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
56%
Graduation Rate
$52,889
Earnings (10yr)
$39,013
Net Price
44%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Morehouse College has an acceptance rate of 44%, making it a selective choice for students looking for an education that emphasizes leadership and social justice. With an enrollment of 2,844, the college fosters a close-knit community where students can thrive academically and personally.

Graduates of Morehouse earn a median income of $52,889 ten years after enrollment. While the graduation rate stands at 56%, the college serves a diverse student body, with 45% of students receiving Pell Grants. This indicates a commitment to accessibility for students from low-income backgrounds, although specific mobility data is not available.

The net price of attendance is $39,013, with a median debt of $25,000 for graduates. Students who thrive here are often those passionate about social sciences, business, and the arts. The college's focus on cultivating leaders prepares them for meaningful careers and civic engagement.

Rankings

How Morehouse Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation56%Earnings 10yr$53KNet Price$39KRetention87%Median Debt$25KPell Grant Rate45%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$36K$0-30K$37K$30-48K$40K$48-75K$43K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%850.9%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%3641.0%MOBILITY309.80%

Cost & Financial Aid

$32,893
In-State Tuition
$32,893
Out-of-State
$39,013
Avg Net Price
$25,000
Median Debt
45%
Pell Grant Rate
57%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$36,359
Family Income $0–$30K
$36,534
Family Income $30K–$48K
$40,092
Family Income $48K–$75K
$42,723
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$38,267
6 Years After Entry
$48,541
8 Years
$52,889
10 Years
0.47x
Debt-to-Earnings
56%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$38,267 6yr $48,541 8yr $52,889 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

309.80%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
3641.0%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
850.9%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$81,800
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.53
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.01
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
6.0%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 44%
Retention Rate 87%
SAT Average 1090
ACT Midpoint 23
ACT Range 18–25
Full-Time Faculty 54%
Faculty Salary (mo) $8,703
Diversity Index 0.05
First-Gen Students 20%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 37%
Social Sciences 13%
Biology & Biomedical 10%
Psychology 8%
Visual & Performing Arts 7%
Communications 6%
Physical Sciences 2%
Computer Science & IT 2%