Morehouse Admission Requirements

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Morehouse Admission Overview

Morehouse admission requirements are competitive. Last year Morehouse admitted 44% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.48 GPA (B+). Morehouse is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Morehouse Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

44%

Admission Standards

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Admission difficulty for Morehouse College

Acceptance Rate

The Morehouse acceptance rate is 44%. Last year, 2,520 of 5,733 applicants were admitted. That is the 7th lowest acceptance rate in Georgia and the 200th lowest in the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Morehouse and can you get accepted?

Morehouse is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Morehouse College typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.48. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 27% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Morehouse GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.48

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.48

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Morehouse typically have around a 3.48 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Morehouse is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #18 in Georgia for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Morehouse College freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 8.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 13.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 22.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 24.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 19.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 10.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Morehouse SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen who sent SAT

-

25th Percentile Scores

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SAT 25th percentile scores for Morehouse College

75th Percentile Scores

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SAT 75th percentile scores for Morehouse College

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Morehouse ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

11%

25th Percentile Scores

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ACT 25th percentile scores for Morehouse College

75th Percentile Scores

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ACT 75th percentile scores for Morehouse College

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

82% of Morehouse College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 39% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Morehouse College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 15%
Top 25% of class 39%
Top 50% of class 82%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Morehouse College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 60 5,672 5,733
Accepted 3 2,516 2,520
Acceptance Rate 5% 44% 44%
Enrolled 0 684 684
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 0% 27% 27%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Morehouse College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Morehouse College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

154

Applicants have 154 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Morehouse College is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Morehouse College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Morehouse is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 44% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.48 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=140553.

GPA calculator: Morehouse College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026