Morehouse College
Source: morehouse.md
Morehouse College
Admissions (Class of 2029 / Fall 2025)
- Total applicants: ~5,700
- Overall acceptance rate: 33% (down from 44% in 2024)
- Early round: ED (binding, Nov 1) + EA (non-binding, Dec 15) — early acceptance rate ~65.5%
- Class size: ~700 (estimated from enrollment/yield)
- Yield: 27%
Academics
- SAT middle 50%: 950–1160
- ACT middle 50%: 18–25
- Avg unweighted GPA: 3.56
- Top 10% of HS class: ~25% (estimated; 39% in top quarter)
- Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Demographics
- Women: 0% (men's college), Asian: <1%, Black: 88%, Hispanic: 2%, White: 1%, International: ~3%
Financial Aid / Net Cost
| Income Bracket |
Net Price |
| $0-$30,000 |
$28,447 |
| $30,001-$48,000 |
$30,520 |
| $48,001-$75,000 |
$29,553 |
| $75,001-$110,000 |
$35,154 |
| Over $110,000 |
$37,364 |
Athletics
~200 varsity athletes (~7% of undergrads). NCAA Division II, Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). Men's sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis, track & field.
Notable
Premier all-men's HBCU and Spelman's counterpart in the Atlanta University Center. Alma mater of Martin Luther King Jr. Acceptance rate has dropped sharply (52% to 33% in two years) as HBCU interest surges. 47% Pell-eligible. For simulation: all-male enrollment, declining acceptance rate, and strong yield make it a distinctive demand-side node.
Admissions Strategy
- Applications surged 60% in 2020 alone (George Floyd effect); now at 8,000+ applications, up 34% year-over-year
- Acceptance rate dropped sharply from 52% to 33% in two years; ED reportedly has a ~65.5% acceptance rate — applying ED is a major advantage
- Test-optional, but the academic profile is more accessible than Spelman (SAT 950-1160, GPA 3.56); leadership and character weigh heavily
Campus Culture & Fit
- Students describe a transformative "brotherhood" experience emphasizing leadership, cultural pride, and real-world preparation
- Professors are approachable and invested; the institution is celebrated for fostering pride, integrity, and self-awareness
- Notable concerns: housing is older and in need of renovation; enrollment growth forced the college to abandon its 3-year residential requirement due to lack of housing
- Some students warn about safety in surrounding neighborhoods; mixed reviews on whether the experience lives up to the marketing
Financial Aid Reputation
- 47% Pell-eligible suggests significant lower-income enrollment
- Enrollment exceeded budget by nearly 300 students, straining resources including housing and financial aid
- Financial aid packaging at HBCUs generally doesn't match peer PWIs with larger endowments
Simulation-Relevant Takeaways
- All-male enrollment + declining acceptance rate (52% to 33%) + strong yield (27%) make Morehouse a distinctive demand node
- The HBCU application boom is creating capacity strain — enrollment exceeds targets, housing is overwhelmed
- For modeling: higher yield than Howard/Spelman (27% vs 19-20%) suggests stronger commitment among admitted students, possibly due to the all-male brotherhood appeal
Sources
- College Factual net price data (2024)
- U.S. News & World Report Morehouse admissions
- Niche.com Morehouse College admissions
- NCAA.com Morehouse athletics
- PrepScholar SAT/GPA data