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Morris College

Sumter, SC · City · 383 students
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$20,555
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
19%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$30,614
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Established in 1908 in Sumter, South Carolina, Morris College is a historically Black, coeducational liberal arts institution best known for its rich Baptist heritage and its enduring commitment to providing premier educational opportunities to diverse student populations. The college offers robust, career-focused academic pathways, with its strongest and most popular programs centered in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Biology, and Teacher Education. On campus, students enjoy a close-knit, supportive community enriched by vibrant Greek life, NAIA athletics, and spiritual development. What truly sets Morris College apart is its unique distinction of being owned and operated by the Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina, which fosters a deeply faith-integrated, family-like environment dedicated to both personal and intellectual growth.


Wikipedia:Morris College (MC) is a private, Baptist historically black college in Sumter, South Carolina. It was founded and is operated by the Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina.

Location
Sumter, SC, 29150-3599 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
160 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$16,664
Housing & food (on campus)$7,602
Books & supplies$3,500
Cost of attendance$30,148
Average net price$20,555
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$16,664
Housing & food (on campus)$7,602
Books & supplies$3,500
Cost of attendance$30,148
Average net price$20,555
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$20,485
$30–48k
$20,609
$48–75k
$20,727
$75–110k
$21,121
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
19%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
7%
Back for yr 2
41%
Transferred
38%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
25% graduated · 36% transferred · 39% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$24,250
10 yrs after entry$30,614
Debt
Median at graduation$31,400
Monthly payment$333
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$29k
90th percentile$40,200
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 50%Women 50%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
10 : 1
Pell grant
96%
First-gen
40%
Family income
$18,311
Independent
16%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
1%
Hispanic
1%
Black
92%
Two or more
3%
Unknown
4%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$24,250
After 10 yrs
$30,614
Business Administration, Management and Operations33
Criminal Justice and Corrections14
Sociology8
Communication and Media Studies4
Biology, General4
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods3
English Language and Literature, General2
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management1
Mathematics1
Religious Education1
Theological and Ministerial Studies1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$13M
Full-time faculty
48%
Faculty salary
$5,816/mo
Teaching spend
$9,172
per student
Federal loans
100%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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