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Morris College

Sumter, SC · City · 383 students
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$20,555
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
19%
Graduation rate
43% typical
$30,614
Earnings 10 years on
$45,606 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Founded in 1908 by the Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina, Morris College is a private, historically Black liberal arts institution dedicated to empowering a diverse student body through faith-centered education and servant leadership. The college is best known for its supportive faculty and career-focused degree programs, particularly in business administration, criminal justice, cybersecurity, biology, and teacher education. Campus life features an intimate, close-knit community deeply rooted in Christian traditions, offering students opportunities to engage through active NPHC Greek organizations, NAIA athletics, and service-oriented student groups.


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
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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These figures are federal data and may be out of date.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
$0–30k
$20,485
$30–48k
$20,609
$48–75k
$20,727
$75–110k
$21,121
Grants from the school
97% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $2,069
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
19%
Within 4 yrs
7%
Back for yr 2
41%
Transferred
38%
Pell students: 17.3% · others: 18.2% 
8 yrs after starting
25% graduated · 36% transferred · 39% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
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%
Where first-years come from
In state (SC)
72.9%
Out of state
27.1%
International
0.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: GA 13 · NC 2 · PA 2 · AZ 1 · CO 1

Race & ethnicity
White
1%
Hispanic
1%
Black
92%
Two or more
3%
Unknown
4%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I
  • 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
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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