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Morehouse College
Morehouse College admits a bit under 50% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Morehouse College, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Morehouse College sits in Atlanta proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. It is one of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities, a designation that shapes both its history and its present mission. Morehouse College enrolls men only — one of the few remaining single-sex campuses in the country.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $112,934 four years out. 44.7% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,844 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 86.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 19 and 23 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on Morehouse College's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Morehouse College received 5,610 applications and admitted 2,883 (51.4%), with 682 enrolling.
Morehouse College is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. Morehouse College's submitters' middle half scored 19–23 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 19 | 20 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Morehouse College compares
| Morehouse College | Georgia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 44% | 73.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $32,893 | $13,920 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $52,889 | $47,290 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Morehouse College: $52,889 median at year ten, versus $47,290 across Georgia institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $32,893 regardless of where you're from. At Morehouse College, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,844 undergrads, Morehouse College is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
59.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 41% don't — ask a Morehouse College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Morehouse College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $112,934 |
| Economics | $84,816 |
| Political Science and Government | $71,139 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,422 |
| Sociology | $62,517 |
| Psychology, General | $54,867 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $46,847 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,273 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $39,567 |
| Biology, General | $34,866 |
Median earnings for these 10 Morehouse College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $52,889 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 24 additional Morehouse College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Morehouse College?
The middle 50% of Morehouse College's submitters earned ACT composites of 19–23; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is Morehouse College's acceptance rate?
51.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,883 admitted from 5,610 applicants.
How much does Morehouse College cost?
At Morehouse College, published tuition is $32,893 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Morehouse College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Morehouse College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $52,889 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Georgia
- University of Georgia — 37.7% admitted
- Georgia State University — 55.4% admitted
- Thomas University — 38.3% admitted
- Wesleyan College — 59.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.