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Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA·Private·~44% acceptance

Morehouse College is a private college in Atlanta, GA. It admits about 44% of applicants. Students pay an average net price of about $39,013 per year after financial aid. About 56% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $52,889 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$39,013/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $51,433
Aid cuts ~$12,420/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
Dec 15
RD
Feb 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.3–4
SAT (middle 50%)990–1180
ACT (middle 50%)18–25
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
56%
graduation rate
87%
freshman retention
$38,267
median earnings, 6yr
$52,889
median earnings, 10yr
How Morehouse College reads an application

What Morehouse College values

Very important
Course rigorRecommendationsCharacter / personal qualitiesVolunteer workDemonstrated interest
Important
Application essays
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresTalent / abilityFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Work experience

From Morehouse College’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Morehouse College requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorRecommendationsApplication essays
Considered
Class rankCollege-prep programTest scoresWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)TOEFL / English proficiencyOther test scores

From federal IPEDS data — what Morehouse College requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Morehouse College's acceptance rate?
Morehouse College admits about 44% of applicants.
How much does Morehouse College cost?
At Morehouse College, the average net price after aid is about $39,013 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $51,433 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Morehouse College?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 990–1180 on the SAT and 18–25 on the ACT.
What are Morehouse College's application deadlines?
Morehouse College's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Dec 15, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Morehouse College value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Morehouse College rates Course rigor, Recommendations, Character / personal qualities, Volunteer work, and Demonstrated interest as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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