Morehouse College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Even though Morehouse is test-optional and only 11% submitted ACT scores, a strong ACT can still help you stand out. Aim for the top of the 18 to 25 range, ideally 25 or higher, while keeping your GPA close to the 3.56 average.
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Morehouse College facts and stats
Morehouse College is a private historically Black men's college in Atlanta, Georgia, with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,847. Morehouse has an 87% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 59%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14.9:1.
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How do your scores compare at Morehouse?
Key Morehouse College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
January 1
Early Decision
November 1
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
February 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional Morehouse, aim to take your first test by the spring of junior year so the summer before senior year and fall of senior year are available for retakes and possible superscoring gains. For the November 1 Early Decision deadline, plan on the September ACT or October SAT as your last retake that should still arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Morehouse is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $30,500, and 68% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $9,975. Submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.
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Morehouse’s listed tuition, fees, room, and board total about $45,464 per year. About 68% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $25,880. Merit awards average $9,975 for students who receive them. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $91,697.
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Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 3% of men join fraternities.
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