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Morehouse College acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

Morehouse College is a private college in Georgia that admits roughly 44% of applicants, which puts it in the selective range. A rate like this means it admits a minority of applicants; the bar is less about clearing a single cutoff and more about how your full profile compares to admitted students.

Your odds at Morehouse College
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what Morehouse College weighs, where it ranks among Georgia schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1150, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
44%
Selective
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1150
of admitted students
Type
Private
Atlanta, GA
Average net price
$39,013
per year after aid

What do students study at Morehouse College?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Business, Management and Marketing · 150 (36.6%)Social Sciences · 53 (12.9%)Biological and Biomedical Sciences · 40 (9.8%)Psychology · 33 (8%)Visual and Performing Arts · 28 (6.8%)Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies · 24 (5.9%)Communication and Journalism · 23 (5.6%)Philosophy and Religious Studies · 10 (2.4%)Physical Sciences · 10 (2.4%)

Will I get into Morehouse College?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Morehouse College, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Morehouse College?

At Morehouse College, your real chance depends on far more than the published 44% admit rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Morehouse College in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Morehouse College hard to get into?

Morehouse College is selective: it admits a minority of applicants, with about a 44% acceptance rate. A solid academic record puts you in good position, and the rest of your profile can tip the result either way.

What GPA do you need to get into Morehouse College?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Morehouse College, but admitted students commonly present roughly a 3.5 to 3.9 GPA. Morehouse College reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Morehouse College?

Morehouse College does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1150. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Morehouse College.

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Your chances at Morehouse College by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at Morehouse College for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at Morehouse College with a 3.5 GPA and a 1090 SAT?

About 63% (Likely), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.5 unweighted GPA and a 1090 SAT, the middle of Morehouse College's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.8 GPA with a 1150 SAT comes out near 81%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at Morehouse College by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 102025th pctSAT 1090middleSAT 115075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.927%Target34%Target41%Target28%Target
3.241%Target49%Likely56%Likely45%Likely
3.555%Likely63%Likely69%Likely62%Likely
3.870%Safety76%Safety81%Safety78%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/morehouse-college.

How to get into Morehouse College

Built from Morehouse College's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

Getting into Morehouse College comes down to four decisions, each one visible in the data on this page.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at Morehouse College carries about a 3.52 core GPA and a 1100 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Build the file around what Morehouse College weighs

Morehouse College rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 3
Apply in the round that helps

An early application signals interest and gets your file read before the pool fills. Most early deadlines fall on November 1 and Regular Decision on January 1 to 15; confirm Morehouse College's exact dates at www.morehouse.edu.

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How many students apply to Morehouse College, and how many get in?

5,610 students applied to Morehouse College for fall 2023; 2,883 were admitted (51.4%). 682 enrolled. Only about 24% of admitted students enrolled, so the school admits several students for every seat it expects to fill, which is why its acceptance rate reads higher than its selectivity feels. Morehouse College enrolls about 2,844 undergraduates in total, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Applied
5,610
fall 2023
Admitted
2,883
51.4% of applicants
Enrolled
682
24% yield
Undergraduates
2,844
Atlanta, large city

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 admissions and enrollment.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for Morehouse College?

On the ACT the middle 50% runs from 18 to 25. Morehouse College is test-optional: scores are considered if you submit them but not required. Send a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one and let your transcript lead.

ACT middle 50%
18-25
of admitted students
Test scores
Test-optional
admissions policy

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10.

What Morehouse College looks for

What Morehouse College weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

Morehouse College signals that it values rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores above the rest of the file. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Morehouse College's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Important
Recommendations
Important
Interview
Important
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Important
First-generation status
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Morehouse College

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Morehouse College
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100Below the middle, makes the rest of the profile matter more
Colleges for a 1150 SAT →Colleges for a 23 ACT →See colleges by GPA →

How much does Morehouse College cost after financial aid?

Morehouse College's published cost of attendance, before any aid, is roughly $51,433 per year. Tuition and fees alone are $32,893. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $39,013 a year, and it ranges from $36,359 for families earning under $30,000 to $42,723 for families earning over $110,000. 45% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$51,433
per year, before aid
Average net price
$39,013
after grants and scholarships
Pell recipients
45%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$36,359
$30k to $48k$36,534
$48k to $75k$40,092
$75k to $110k$41,179
Over $110k$42,723

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do Morehouse College graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Morehouse College student who received federal aid earns $52,889 a year, up from $38,267 at six years. 59% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 87% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $25,000; 57% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$52,889
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
59%
within six years
Retention
87%
return for year two
Median debt
$25,000
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How Morehouse College compares in Georgia

Morehouse College ranks #5 most selective of 35 schools in Georgia in our database.

Among the 35 Georgia schools we track, Morehouse College ranks #5 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like Emory University (11%) and Georgia Tech (14%) sit nearby, which makes Georgia a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

Emory University
11%acceptance · GA
Georgia Tech
14%acceptance · GA
University of Georgia
38%acceptance · GA
Thomas University
38%acceptance · GA
Point University
44%acceptance · GA
Georgia State University
55%acceptance · GA
Albany State University
55%acceptance · GA
Savannah State University
55%acceptance · GA
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Similar to Morehouse College

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

If Morehouse College is on your list, schools with a similar admit profile are worth a look: Texas Christian University, Occidental College, and Union College. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Texas Christian University
44%acceptance · TX
Occidental College
44%acceptance · CA
Union College
44%acceptance · NY
Point University
44%acceptance · GA
Furman University
43%acceptance · SC
Loyola Marymount University
45%acceptance · CA

Frequently asked questions

What is Morehouse College's acceptance rate?

Morehouse College admitted 2,883 of 5,610 applicants for the fall 2023 entering class, an acceptance rate of 51.4% (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). 24% of admitted students enrolled.

Is Morehouse College test-optional?

Yes. Morehouse College reports that test scores are considered but not required. Submit a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one.

How much does Morehouse College cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Morehouse College, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $39,013 a year against a sticker price of about $51,433. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $36,359 on average.

What do Morehouse College graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering Morehouse College are $52,889 a year among students who received federal aid, and 59% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does Morehouse College value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Morehouse College weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Morehouse College consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Morehouse College's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Morehouse College?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Morehouse College specifically.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.