First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 | December 5, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | December 15, 2026 | January 29, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 | March 12, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: morehouse.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Morehouse College course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS AND LITERATURE | 3 | Area One course | |
| HEALTH AND WELLNESS | 1 | Skill Activity and life skills requirement | |
| WRITING | 3 | Skill Critical writing |
Show all 3 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS AND LITERATURE | 3 | Area One course | |
| ARTS AND LITERATURE | 3 | Area One course | |
| HEALTH AND WELLNESS | 1 | Skill Activity and life skills requirement | |
| HEALTH AND WELLNESS | 1 | Skill Activity and life skills requirement | |
| WRITING | 3 | Skill Critical writing | |
| WRITING | 3 | Skill Critical writing | |
| WRITING | 3 | Skill English composition | |
| WRITING | 3 | Skill English composition |
Source: morehouse.edu · checked September 26, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 150 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 40 |
| Psychology | 33 |
| Political Science and Government | 28 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 24 |
| Communication | 17 |
| Economics | 14 |
| Sociology | 10 |
Show the other 21 majors
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 10 |
| Computer Science | 9 |
| History | 7 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 6 |
| Physics | 6 |
| Art/Art Studies | 6 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| English Language and Literature | 6 |
| Sports Communication | 6 |
| Music | 5 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 5 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| African Studies | 3 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 2 |
| Engineering Science | 1 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 1 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
ROTC
Air Force, Army, Navy
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
6,411,149 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
Nearest hub airport
Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.8 of 20
Elevation
1,030 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
34°F
July high
90°F
Annual snowfall
0.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
54 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,110 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Clark Atlanta University0 mi
- Spelman College0 mi
- Georgia State University2 mi
- Herzing University-Atlanta2 mi
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus2 mi
- Emory University6 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
Similar colleges
Private nonprofit, city campus, similar size
- Saint Edward's University2,731 students
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago2,762 students
- Drake University2,702 students
- Houston Christian University2,787 students
- Regis University2,680 students
- Jacksonville University2,662 students