In 1867, Morehouse College was established as the Augusta Institute to prepare black men for positions in ministry and teaching. New academic programs were added in 1906 and the college continuously expanded with the addition of newer buildings. Morehouse College is among the only three traditional all male colleges in the United States and the only private, historically black college. It is also among the best colleges for liberal arts studies providing Bachelor of Arts programs in African American Studies, Urban Studies and more.
Morehouse has three schools:
Business Administration and Economics
Humanities and Social Sciences
Science and Mathematics
Students can choose among the 26 programs that are offered in these departments. Special programs at Morehouse include the Honors program, the Summer Academy, Service Learning, TRIO programs and academic consortiums.
The Service Learning program empowers students with the skills they require for community service in local, national and international community service programs.
The TRIO program prepares students for academic success in the completion of their secondary, post secondary, and post baccalaureate education.
One of the most unique programs at Morehouse is the four year Honors Program, which includes 14 majors and is limited to meritorious students only.
At Morehouse, students benefit from smaller class sizes with a student to teacher ratio of 16:1. All faculties at the college hold tertiary degrees.
The college is accredited by the Commission and Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Morehouse College.
As a historically black college, preference is given to students who are either African American or have deep insight into the ethical and cultural background of African American life. Morehouse is a highly selective college.
Students must have taken advance coursework in high school, including two foreign languages.
Freshmen Applicants
Early action applicants must be among the top 25 percentile of their high school class, with a minimum GPA of 3.5, and equally high scores on the SAT or ACT. Proof of participation in extracurricular activities is also required.
Transfer Applicants
Students from accredited colleges can apply as transfer students if they have completed 26 credit hours. Transcripts are required for all educational institutions that you may have attended.
International Applicants
Apart from submitting transcripts of high school education and SAT scores, international students must also submit TOEFL scores for English proficiency.
Financial Aid
Federal financial aid is available in the form of Direct loans, Pell grants, Supplemental Education Opportunity grant, and work study programs. Eligible students must apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at the FAFSA website.
Financial aid is provided through direct loan programs, student employment, and external scholarships such as the ones offered by Coca Cola, Boeing, National Institutes of Health, Americorps and more. A detailed list of external scholarships is available here.
To receive institutional scholarships, students must have high academic scores and should maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Morehouse College 871st for the average student loan amount.
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Residential communities at Morehouse include Graves Hall, Hubert Hall, White Hall, and Brazeal Hall for freshmen students while upper class students have the option of living in apartments and suites at Kilgore Hall, Otis Moss Suites, Mays Hall and a few others.
All residential complexes are designed to aid students in fostering relationships with their peers and faculty so they can enhance their academic skill set.
Retail dining options include the Jazzman Café and Café Mazique while campus dining is located at Chivers Dining Hall. Purchasing a meal plan for eating at campus dining locations is mandatory.
The college is home to several student organizations and clubs such as the Student Government, Christian Youth Fellowship, Morehouse College Glee Club, Tri-State Club, and several Greek clubs – Phi Alpha Delta, Omega Psi Phi, Alpha
Lambda Delta and Iota Phi Theta.
The Morehouse Glee Club is particularly famous and has done several international performances. The school’s marching band, known as the House of Funk, has done half time performances at Super Bowl XVII and the Today Show.
Recreational facilities at the college include group fitness and wellness programs in bodybuilding, Yoga, water aerobics, swimming, and health seminars. These programs are conducted in the multipurpose room while sporting facilities exist at
Archer’s Hall gymnasium and the Edwin Moses track.
Outside the college, students can find entertainment at the famous Alliance Theatre or see the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra live at the Woodruff Art Center. Head out to the Hard Rock Café to enjoy drinks with a mix of rock and roll or visit the numerous museums that dot the city.
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Morehouse College?
Althetic teams at the college are called the Maroon Tigers while the swimming team is known as the Tigersharks. Sports at the college include:
Baseball
Basketball
Cross country
Football
Golf
Tennis
Track and field
Morehouse College is affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Through 1958 and 1976, the Morehouse swimming team won more than 200 events and is being inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Athletic facilities exist at the Archer Student Center, the Forbes Arena, and the Harvey Stadium. The Archer gymnasium has three basketball courts, a natatorium, swimming pool and equipment for cardiovascular and weight training.
The Forbes Arena is a state of the art facility and has an audience capacity of 6000 while the Harvey Stadium has a capacity of 9000.
Students can enjoy recreational and wellness services at the Archer Hall Recreation Center, which has a gymnasium, a weight training room, and a game room. Fitness classes are available in aerobics, capoeira, yoga, and bodybuilding.
Alumni
Martin Luther King Jr, civil rights activist
Samuel L. Jackson, actor
Herman Cain, CEO Godfather’s Pizza
Earl Hilliard, U.S. Congressman
Maynard Jackson, Alabama mayor
Bibliography
Morehouse College. Morehouse College. Web. May 28 2011.
Explore Atlanta. Explore Atlanta. Web. May 28 2011.
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 34th in Georgia and
564th overall
on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
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over 2 years agoRoberta spelmanalum2009z ((at)) yahoo dot com
Rob,
The shooter did not graduate from Morehouse this weekend. In addition, the prosecutor who gave this wretched deal has resigned. FYI - His boss, a Morehouse grad, had previously said that he was troubled by what the prosecutor offered.
In addition, at graduation, the President of Morehouse said that mistakes have been and will be made and for that he apologizes. He then went on to state emphatically that only men of the highest character and integrity will graduate from Morehouse. >:)
over 2 years agoRob
Student who shot classmate to graduate, no jail timeStory Highlights
Morehouse student shot classmate Rashad Johnson in 2007
Johnson survived, never returned to Morehouse, but shooter graduates this weekend
Shooter was offered a plea deal that avoided jail time; faced up to 20 years in prison
"I really feel sick, like how could this happen," Johnson says
Well--You really got bad press on this. But you obviously deserved it. Having taught at the University level for 33 years--you should be ashamed. What a legacy you leave for the victim--the shooter--wow--your institution will forever be known as an asylum for crooks. Good luck on your endowment campaigns!! You will need it. Cheers, Rob
about 4 years agoWendell Arthur wendellarthur87 ((at)) aol dot com
i had a talk with a woman one day about college...i told her about my college experiance and how hard its been...she asked me was i in school now?"...i told her no, then after that we spoke some more and then she told me that MOREHOUSE is what i need...she said it would show you how to be a man and how education can take you places...there was so much more details she gave me, but i told her i had to look into it on my own...and i must admit she was right...Morehouse is deffinately what i need...i sure hope this comment is read and taken seriously...i would like to have that push and the opportunity to start fresh...so please feel free to email me...i would love to start 2008 @ Morehouse
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spelmanalum2009z ((at)) yahoo dot com
Rob, The shooter did not graduate from Morehouse this weekend. In addition, the prosecutor who gave this wretched deal has resigned. FYI - His boss, a Morehouse grad, had previously said that he was troubled by what the prosecutor offered. In addition, at graduation, the President of Morehouse said that mistakes have been and will be made and for that he apologizes. He then went on to state emphatically that only men of the highest character and integrity will graduate from Morehouse. >:)