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Morehouse College

830 Westview Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314

http://www.morehouse.edu/

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School Description

Provided by Morehouse College

At Morehouse, we are redefining the meaning of leadership. It’s not about attaining the highest title or position, but about attaining skills such as compassion, civility, integrity and even listening. Morehouse is poised to become the epicenter of ethical leadership as we continue to develop leaders who are spiritually disciplined, intellectually astute and morally wise.

Guided by a commitment to excellence, Morehouse, an historically black liberal arts college for men, assumes a special responsibility for teaching students about the history and culture of black people. The college seeks to develop men with disciplined minds, emphasizing the continuing search for truth as a liberating force.

Morehouse College has a goal of being the finest liberal arts college in the nation. Period. Not the finest historically black college, or Southern institution, or institution with similar enrollments or backgrounds.

There are several indicators that we are on track. The Wall Street Journal listed Morehouse as one of the top colleges in sending students to some of the most elite professionals schools in the nation. Also, Black Enterprise has listed the college as the No. 1 college in the nation for educating African Americans.

An enriched environment—where just as much attention is given to creature comforts and aesthetically pleasing surroundings as to the tools for advancing academics—is necessary for a quality education. Numerous lectures, seminars and conferences, a plethora of student organizations, and social and sports activities mean that life on campus is always exciting and engaging. It is fertile ground, where potential and possibility inevitably turn into purpose, scholarship and leadership.

The campus is located in the historical West End community and is only minutes from downtown Atlanta, a mecca of black professionalism that features major entertainment and sports venues.

No other institution in the world can match the Morehouse experience. Other colleges and universities may call, but African American men continue to choose the ‘House.

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Morehouse College

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Morehouse College is a private, all-male, historically black college located in Atlanta, Georgia. It is one of four remaining traditional men’s colleges in the United States.

Located on a 61 acre (247,000 m²) campus, the college has an enrollment of 3,000 students. The student-faculty ratio of the campus is 16:1 and 100% of the school's tenure-track faculty hold terminal degrees. Along with Clark Atlanta University, Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse School of Medicine and nearby women's college Spelman College, Morehouse is part of the Atlanta University Center.

Morehouse is one of two historically black colleges in the country to produce a Rhodes Scholar and is the alma mater of multiple famous African-Americans leaders, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., filmmaker Spike Lee, Olympic gold medalist Edwin Moses, and the first African-American mayor of Atlanta, Maynard Jackson, among others.

Academics and demographics

Morehouse was ranked #1 three times in a row (2002–2004) as the best school for African Americans for undergraduate study by Black Enterprise Magazine. The college was rated by The Wall Street Journal as #29 out of the top 50 "feeder schools" for elite graduate study in a 2004 study. According to a 2007 joint publication by Newsweek and Kaplan, Inc., Morehouse College is one of the "25 Hottest Schools in America" and the "hottest men's college".

History

Establishment

In 1867, two years after the end of the American Civil War, the Augusta Institute was founded by William Jefferson White, an Augusta Baptist minister and cabinetmaker, with the support of the Rev. Richard C. Coulter, a former slave from Augusta, Georgia, and the Rev. Edmund Turney, organizer of the National Theological Institute for educating freedmen in Washington, D.C. The institution was founded for the education of black men in the fields of ministry and education and was located in Springfield Baptist Church, the oldest independent black church in the nation. The school’s first president was Rev. Dr. Joseph T. Robert (father of Brigadier General Henry Martyn Robert, author of Robert’s Rules of Order).

Early years

In 1879, the institute moved to the basement of the Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta and changed its name to Atlanta Baptist Seminary. The seminary later gained a campus in downtown Atlanta. In 1885, Dr. Samuel T. Graves became the school’s second president. The same year, the seminary moved to its present location, which was a gift from John D. Rockefeller. In 1890 Dr. George Sale became the seminary’s third president and in 1897 the school was renamed Atlanta Baptist College.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Maroon Tigers

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
2,884
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 16,016
Students Receiving Aid:
91%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 45
Selectivity:
Selective
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Degree Programs at Morehouse College

Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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      • Spanish Language and Literature
        A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings.
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        A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.
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      • General Philosophy
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    • General Mathematics
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      • International Relations and Affairs
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of international politics and institutions, and the conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy. Includes instruction in international relations theory, foreign policy analysis, national security and strategic studies, international law and organization, the comparative study of specific countries and regions, and the theory and practice of diplomacy.
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      • General Psychology
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      • Urban Studies/Affairs
        A program that focuses on the application of social science principles to the study of urban institutions and the forces influencing urban social and political life. Includes instruction in urban theory, the development and evolution of urban areas, urban sociology, principles of urban and social planning, and the politics and economics of urban government and services.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Men 100%
Women 0%
Race/Ethnicity
African-American 97%
Other 3%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%
Caucasian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 75%
In-State 25%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Georgia 25%
New York 8%
California 8%
Maryland 5%
Texas 5%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 54%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
Basketball (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
Baseball (Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference)
Track (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 16,016    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 14,556    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,450    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,813 42%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,165 25%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 12,013 47%  
Student Loans:
 $ 5,945 68%  
Any Aid:
   91%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 67% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 80%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 490, Math: 490
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 600, Math: 600
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 20%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 17, Verbal: 19, Math: 18
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 25, Verbal: 26, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 45.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice

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Michael B
Michael B

Question: How difficult is it to get accepted into Morehouse College?

I'm currently a Sophomore in High School, about to be a Junior.(Class of 2011) I have a 3.2 total GPA, currently taking 1 AP class & 1 honors class, and I'm stressing out because all I ever wanted is to attend Morehouse or Howard and I don't know how their admissions standards are! Please help. Do you think I'll get accepted when I apply next year?
10 months ago
Verde
Verde

Best Answer

howard and morehouse both have about a 55% acceptance rate. So (in theory) if you apply to both, you're bound to get into one of them so long as you're competitive. actually, in terms of basic probability you have a 75% chance of getting into one of them.
Average Joe
Average...

Question: Morehouse College for pre law studies?

Although, I am aware your undergrad institution does no matter as much as your graduate. I still want a undergrad institution that is reputable among graduate administrators.
15 months ago
Yggdrasil
Yggdr...

Best Answer

Great school.
fifabizzle
fifabizzle

Question: Morehouse College?

I am applying to Morehouse as a safety, but in reality i might chose it over another school such as emory, but then again i dont know. what is the benefit of going to an HBCU or Morehouse for that matter compared to main stream school ? oh and for "da house" alum, i have heard a lot of stereotypes and negative comments about morehouse being a gay/ dl school, fact or fiction ? Georgetown and U Chicago are my first choices
19 months ago
nickipettis
nicki...

Best Answer

forgive me, but i am assuming you are African American. Morehouse would offer you something you can't find at most other schools - you would be in the majority. You wouldn't have to worry how the white people think of you or treat you. If the teacher gave you a lower score because he/her is a bigot. You will probably get involved in more student activities and clubs at Morehouse. I think you have the chance for a lot more personal growth at Morehouse. ============= and i think Emory is a great school.
PJ
PJ

Question: Could I get into UGA or Morehouse College with a 1700 on SAT?

I have around a 3.8 cumulative GPA I'm African American In national honor society, basketball team, rifle team, and leo's club
20 months ago
romarti
romarti

Best Answer

I think you should be able to get into both shools with that number. I don't know the details of the new scoring system with the SAT (when I was a student 1600 was the max), but it's possible that both chools may offer you a scholarship. I had a 3.7 in high school with great SAT and ACT scores and got a full tuition scholarship to Morehouse. Best decision I ever made.
Ally R
Ally R

Question: which are the best historical black colleges?

this is my opinion, what abt u all ? Spelman College Morehouse College Florida A & M University Clark Atlanta University Howard University Xavier University Hampton University Tuskegee University North Carolina A&T University Stanford University
33 months ago
K77
K77

Best Answer

Morehouse-- attended by MLK and Spike Lee; also rated top University a couple of times Hampton Howard

Photos

  • A view of an entrance to the campus' courtyard.
    A view of an entrance to the campus' courtyard. [source]
  • 2005-2006 Morehouse College Mock Trial Team after they obtained an "Honorable Mention" at the American Mock Trial Association's 2006 National Championship Tournament
    2005-2006 Morehouse College Mock Trial Team after they obtained an "Honorable Mention" at the American Mock Trial Association's 2006 National Championship Tournament [source]
  • Graves Hall, Century Campus, and Mays' Tomb
    Graves Hall, Century Campus, and Mays' Tomb [source]
  • Kilgore Campus Center.
    Kilgore Campus Center. [source]
  • Historic Chapel Bell outside of Sale Hall.
    Historic Chapel Bell outside of Sale Hall. [source]
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  • Statue of Martin Luther King Jr. in front of King Chapel
    Statue of Martin Luther King Jr. in front of King Chapel [source]
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Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA 30314
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