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Morris Brown College

Morris Brown College

Atlanta, GA · City · 432 students
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$24,901
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
29%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
—
Earnings 10 years on
Open admission
Acceptance rate
Accredited by Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
About

Founded in 1881 as the first HBCU in Georgia created solely by African American patronage, Morris Brown College in Atlanta is best known for its historic resilience, recently celebrated through its triumphant re-accreditation known as "The Hard Reset." Today, the college offers career-focused academic pathways, boasting highly regarded programs in Business Administration, Esports Performance, and a premier Hospitality Management program. On campus, students thrive in a tight-knit, supportive community rooted in faith-based values, while enjoying the vibrant energy of being located in the heart of Atlanta’s historic HBCU district. This unique blend of a rich legacy, cutting-edge majors, and an intimate, affordable learning environment makes Morris Brown a compelling choice for students wanting to be part of a historic collegiate renaissance.


Wikipedia:Morris Brown College (MBC) is a private Methodist historically black liberal arts college in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded January 5, 1881, it is the first educational institution in Georgia to be owned and operated entirely by African-Americans.

Location
Atlanta, GA, 30314-4140 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
8 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$9,558
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$35,731
Average net price$24,901
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$9,558
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$35,731
Average net price$24,901
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: morrisbrown.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Morris Brown College’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$8,500
Fees$1,058
Books & supplies$1,000
Personal expenses$8,811
Transportation$2,769
Total published by the school$35,731
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$23,264
$30–48k
$21,593
$48–75k
$28,167
$75–110k
$31,968
$110k+
$28,568
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
29%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
25%
Back for yr 2
71%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
20% graduated · 80% left or unknown · none transferred or still enrolled
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 45%Women 55%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
17 : 1
Pell grant
65%
Part-time
17%
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic
3%
Black
94%
Two or more
2%
Varsity sports

No data. This school isn't in the U.S. Department of Education's athletics (EADA) file, so we can't list its teams. That doesn't mean it has none.

Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions
Business Administration, Management and Operations7
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities4
Psychology, General4
Music2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$950,211
Full-time faculty
5%
Faculty salary
$6,116/mo
Teaching spend
$1,674
per student
Federal loans
78%

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