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Colleges / Morehouse College

Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate31%
Acceptance Rate31%

Morehouse College Academics

Morehouse College requires at least 120 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Morehouse College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Morehouse College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Morehouse College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 47% of students who start college at Morehouse College graduate within six years.

Morehouse College offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options Yes No Note
Accelerated Degree Program X
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted Unknown
Summer Classes Available X
New Student Orientation

Reminder: Morehouse College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At Morehouse College?

Morehouse College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Morehouse College.

Course Required?
2nd Language Yes
Math true
Science true
Computer Yes

Reminder: Check with Morehouse College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Morehouse College

When choosing a major, Morehouse College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Morehouse College.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

Morehouse College does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Morehouse College

Morehouse College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.


Frequently Asked Questions About Morehouse College


Does Morehouse College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Morehouse College offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Morehouse College Offer Online Classes?

🟨 For more information on any possible distant learning options available at Morehouse College, contant the school directly.

Does Morehouse College Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Morehouse College offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Morehouse College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Morehouse College offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Morehouse College.

Does Morehouse College Require Internships?

❌ Morehouse College studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.


Additional Information About Morehouse College


Morehouse College Library

The main library on campus is the Atlanta University Center Robert R. Woodruff Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Morehouse College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Morehouse College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Auburn University, Clarkson University, Columbia University, Dartmouth College, Georgia Institute of Technology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Notre Dame University and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Morehouse College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Morehouse College has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Morehouse College include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,152

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

31%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$29,468

Out-of-State

$29,468

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Feb 1
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