Morehouse College
Atlanta, Georgia · Private, a large city · 2,844 undergraduates
A historically Black college or university.
Is it hard to get into Morehouse?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
- What they look at
- High school GPARequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Courses takenRequired
- College-prep programConsidered
- RecommendationsRequired
- EssayRequired
How much does Morehouse cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $32,102 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $32,502 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $34,353 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $40,330 |
| Over $110,000 | $44,140 |
- Room and board on campus
- $14,984 a year; $16,172 off campus
- Books and supplies
- $2,000 a year
- The school's own grants
- 60% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $10,996
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do Morehouse students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
What do Morehouse graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Do Morehouse students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Who goes to Morehouse?
- Background
- Black 97%, Two or more 2%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 1,544 beds
What do Morehouse graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 0 | Hidden | $121,580 | Hidden |
| Computer Science | 26 | $93,274 | Hidden | Hidden |
Engineering
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 12 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Engineering Physics | 8 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Engineering Science | 6 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Engineering, General | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 278 | $61,128 | $72,750 | $22,750 |
Health sciences and kinesiology
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 47 | $30,590 | $45,760 | $22,732 |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | 72 | $30,079 | $63,068 | $21,875 |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 8 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mathematics | 7 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Physics | 9 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 | $45,016 | Hidden | Hidden |
| History | 12 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Philosophy | 13 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 7 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Education (teaching)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General | 3 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 17 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 45 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 9 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Music | 8 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International/Globalization Studies | 2 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Compare Morehouse with other universities
Side by side: acceptance rates, scores, costs and pay.
Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
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Social sciences