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Atlanta, GA · Atlanta, GA
| Morehouse College | Spelman College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $39,013/yr | $38,967/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $36,359/yr | $32,923/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $36,534/yr | $34,108/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $40,092/yr | $36,602/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $41,179/yr | $38,640/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $42,723/yr | $44,529/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,778/yr | $18,091/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,278/yr | $19,431/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $2,000/yr | $1,500/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,874/yr | $4,995/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $51,433/yr | $50,952/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $32,893/yr | $31,556/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $32,893/yr | $31,556/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 45% | 28% |
| Students taking federal loans | 57% | 48% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 44% | 25% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1108–1320 |
| SAT average | 1090 | 1220 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–25 | 22–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 18–25 · Math 16–24 | English 21–31 · Math 18–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,610 | 10,610 |
| Students accepted | 2,883 | 3,617 |
| Students who enrolled | 682 | 727 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 24% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 0% | 24% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 5% | 19% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 59% | 78% |
| Freshmen who come back | 87% | 94% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $52,889/yr | $59,993/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $29,053–$82,328 | $40,168–$86,219 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 59% | 74% |
| White students graduating | 0% | 100% |
| Black students graduating | 60% | 79% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 50% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $38,267/yr | $45,676/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 68% | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 46% | 70% |
| Pell students who graduate | 52% | 76% |
| First-gen students who finish | 43% | 62% |
| Low-income students who finish | 40% | 58% |
| Students who transfer out | 20% | 12% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $48,541/yr | $54,188/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 36% · Communication & Journalism 11% · Social Sciences 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 36% · Social Sciences 15% · Psychology 11% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 36% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 36% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 11% of degrees | Social Sciences — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Social Sciences — 11% of degrees | Psychology — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 5% of degrees | Health Professions — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $55,567/yr | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $98,692/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 19% | 11% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,844 | 3,414 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Average professor pay | $8,703/mo | $9,558/mo |
| Full-time professors | 54% | 70% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $39,421 | $43,781 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Atlanta, GA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1867 | 1881 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Men | 100% | 5% |
| Women | 0% | 95% |
| White students | 0.1% | 5.1% |
| Black students | 97% | 86% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Asian students | 0.1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 1.7% |
| Other / not reported | 0% | 4.3% |
| Special type | HBCU · Men's college | HBCU · Women's college |
| First-generation students | 20% | 21% |
| Part-time students | 9.5% | 22% |
| Students age 25+ | 13% | 25% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,314/yr | $15,850/yr |
| Endowment | $263.4M | $549.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,544 | 1,398 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $10,552/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $4,412/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | No |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.