Morehouse College

If you want to apply to Morehouse College, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is February 1 and the application fee costs $50.

Students who submit their applications to Morehouse College for fall semester should anticipate a decision by March 15.

Morehouse College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Morehouse College's admissions stats.

Morehouse College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	15%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	15%
Waitlist	Yes

Morehouse College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Morehouse College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 15
Early Decision II	Yes	December 15	––
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	February 1	March 15

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Considering Applying Early to Morehouse College?

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Morehouse College offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due December 15.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Morehouse College will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

Some students apply to college early because they hope it will increase their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Morehouse College Admissions

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Transferring to Morehouse College

For more information on transferring to Morehouse College, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Morehouse College

Morehouse College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Morehouse College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Morehouse College

What does Morehouse College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Interview	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Volunteer Work	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Class Rank	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered

Make sure to check with Morehouse College for more information on admission factors.

Morehouse College Application Requirements

To apply to Morehouse College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Morehouse College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)		3
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Interview	√
Other Requirements	√			High School Evaluation Form, official SAT or ACT scores, Teacher Recommendation Form
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Morehouse College?

Students admitted to Morehouse College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 21% submitted a class rank. At Morehouse College 15% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 39% were in the top 25% and 82% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Morehouse College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	8%
3.75 and 3.99	13%
3.50 and 3.74	22%
3.25 and 3.49	24%
3.00 and 3.24	19%
2.50 and 2.9	10%
2.00 and 2.49	2%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Morehouse College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Morehouse College considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Morehouse College is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not. 15% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Morehouse College?

What is a Good ACT Score for Morehouse College?

To be most competitive at Morehouse College, you should strive to earn between 20 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Morehouse College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 20 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Morehouse College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 20.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Morehouse College

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is February 1. Applicants should hear back by March 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Morehouse College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Morehouse College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Morehouse College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Morehouse College.

Does Morehouse College accept transfer credits?

✅ Morehouse College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Do I have to submit test scores to Morehouse College?

✅ Morehouse College is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Morehouse College's acceptance rate?

✅ Morehouse College has an acceptance rate of 65%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Morehouse College?

✅ Morehouse College offers early decision but the school has not provided an acceptance rate.

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