The largest men's liberal arts college in the US, educating leaders since 1867.
Morehouse offers a rigorous liberal arts education across four academic divisions: Business & Economics, Humanities/Social Sciences/Media/Arts, Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics, and Professional & Continuing Studies. The college emphasizes mentorship and leadership development through programs including the Howard Thurman Honors Program, Oprah Winfrey Scholars, and ROTC. Morehouse established a dual-degree engineering program with Georgia Tech, University of Michigan, and Boston University. The college also offers online degree completion programs for adult learners and certificate courses in athletics and social activism.
The 61-acre campus features modern facilities including the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center (76,000 sq ft, opened 2010), Franklin L. Forbes Arena (5,700-seat capacity, built for 1996 Olympics), B.T. Harvey Stadium with Edwin Moses Track (9,000 seats), and the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel. Student life includes the Maroon Tiger newspaper, debate team, glee club, marching band, national fraternities, and numerous registered student organizations. Residential halls include Brazeal, DuBois, Hubert, and Otis Moss Jr. Suites. The college hosts signature events including Homecoming, the Human Rights Film Festival, and Crown Forum.
Morehouse welcomes applications through its standard admissions process with requirements and deadlines available on the college website. The college began admitting transgender men starting in 2020. International students are supported through dedicated services. Admitted students participate in Admitted Students Weekend and open house events. The college enrolled 920 new students (770 freshmen, 150 transfers) in August 2008, one of the largest entering classes in school history.
Morehouse graduates have achieved distinction across government, science, academia, business, and entertainment. The college has produced numerous African-American firsts in local, state, and federal government. Notable recent philanthropic support includes Robert F. Smith's $34 million pledge (2019) to pay student loan debt, Reed Hastings and Patty Quillin's $40 million scholarship donation (2020), and MacKenzie Scott's $20 million gift (2020). In February 2022, Morehouse launched a $500 million capital campaign to fund scholarships, infrastructure, research, and faculty recruitment.