Getting in
For Fall 2024, 5,733 first-year students applied to Morehouse, 2,520 were admitted and 684 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 44%.
Source: IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2024, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab), first-time, degree-seeking first-year students. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. Morehouse's newest posted Common Data Set is the 2023-2024 edition, with Fall 2023 counts, so the counts above come from the Department of Education's IPEDS survey for Fall 2024, which gives one first-year rate for the whole college and none by major.
Source: Morehouse Institutional Research, Common Data Set page (newest edition 2023-2024) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
39 majors across 1 school. Every bachelor's degree program listed as a major in Morehouse's official 2026-2027 Academic Catalog. Minors are left out.
Majors, A to Z39
- Africana Studies (B.A.)
- Applied Management Studies (B.A.)
- Applied Physics, Mathematics or Chemistry (Dual Degree Engineering, Option II) (B.S.)
- Art History (B.A.)
- Art (B.A.)
- Biology (B.S.)
- Business Administration (Morehouse Online) (B.A.)
- Business Administration (B.A.)
- Chemistry (B.S.)
- Chinese Studies (B.A.)
- Cinema, Television and Emerging Studies (B.A.)
- Communication Studies (B.A.)
- Computer Science (B.S.)
- Dance Performance and Choreography (B.A.)
- Economics (B.A.)
- Education Studies (Non-Certification) (B.A.)
- Elementary Education (B.A.)
- English (B.A.)
- French (B.A.)
- General Science (Dual Degree Engineering, Option I) (B.S.)
- History (B.A.)
- International Studies (B.A.)
- Journalism in Sports, Culture and Social Justice (B.A.)
- Kinesiology - Sports Studies & Physical Education (B.A.)
- Mathematics (B.A.)
- Mathematics (B.S.)
- Music (B.A.)
- Philosophy (B.A.)
- Physics (B.S.)
- Political Science (B.A.)
- Psychology (B.A.)
- Psychology (B.S.)
- Religion (B.A.)
- Secondary Education and Teaching (B.A.)
- Sociology (B.A.)
- Software Engineering (B.S.)
- Spanish (B.A.)
- Theater and Performance (B.A.)
- Urban Studies (B.A.)
Source: Morehouse College Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Academic Departments and Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | November 1 | December 5 | Yes |
| Early Action | December 15 | January 29 | No |
| Regular Decision | February 1 | March 12 | No |
The application for fall 2027 admission opened August 1, 2026. The financial aid deadline is January 30, 2027 for every round. Students admitted Early Decision pay their deposit by January 15, 2027; Early Action and Regular Decision admits by May 1, 2027. International applicants follow the Regular Decision dates.
Source: Morehouse Admissions, Fall 2027 Admissions Key Dates (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early Decision is binding, for students who know Morehouse is their top choice. Early Action is not: you apply by December 15 and hear sooner, without a commitment to enroll.
Source: Morehouse Admissions, Requirements and Deadlines (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
Morehouse lists official SAT or ACT scores as optional for first-time freshmen. Its Requirements and Deadlines page still lists official SAT/ACT scores among the application materials without that label, so ask admissions if you are unsure.
Source: Morehouse Admissions, First-time Freshmen (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked Morehouse's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: Morehouse Admissions, Fall 2027 Admissions Key Dates (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at Morehouse, 2026-2027:
| Tuition | $31,026 |
|---|---|
| Student fees | $4,258 |
| Food | $4,092 |
| Housing | $11,290 |
| Books and supplies | $2,000 |
| Transportation | $2,880 |
| Loan fees | $200 |
| Personal and miscellaneous | $3,684 |
| Total | $59,430 |
For a student living on campus and enrolled in six or more hours, from the standard cost of attendance the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships publishes for 2026-2027.
Source: Morehouse Student Accounts, Cost of Attendance 2026-2027 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $36,359 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $36,534 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $40,092 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $41,179 |
| Over $110,000 | $42,723 |
| All incomes | $39,013 |
What first-year, full-time students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from Morehouse's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Morehouse College is a historically Black college, and so are Spelman College, Howard University and Morgan State University; the rest are the closest schools by acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
Spelman CollegeAtlanta, GA · Private23.8% admitted$38,967 average net price
Howard UniversityWashington, DC · Private42.2% admitted$50,539 average net price
Morgan State UniversityBaltimore, MD · Public82.2% admitted$14,985 average net price
George Washington UniversityWashington, DC · Private47.1% admitted$36,586 average net price
Clark UniversityWorcester, MA · Private40.5% admitted$28,714 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.