Saturday, November 14, 2009

Best Colleges 2010

Morehouse College

Work 830 Westview Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30314
Work(800) 851-1254
Web site: http://www.morehouse.edu
Tier 3
College Category:
Liberal Arts Colleges

Overview : Morehouse College

General Information  
Institutional Control: Private
Year founded: 1867
Religious affiliation: N/A
Academic calendar: semester
Total number of undergraduates: 2,781
Setting: urban
Endowment: $128,926,900
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: 2/15
Application fee: $45
Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: 72.2%
Selectivity: selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2009-2010 Tuition and Fees: $21,376
Mission  
School mission: Guided by a commitment to excellence, Morehouse, a historically black liberal arts college for men, assumes a special responsibility for teaching students about the history and culture of black people. The college seeks to develop men with disciplined minds, emphasizing the continuing search for truth as a liberating force. Morehouse prepares its students for leadership and service through instructional programs and extracurricular activities that: Develop Skills in oral and written communications, analytical and critical thinking and interpersonal relationships; Foster an understanding and appreciation of the elements and evolution of various cultures and the nature of the physical universe; Foster an understanding and appreciation of the specific knowledge and skills needed for the pursuit of professional careers and/or graduate study; Cultivate the personal attributes of self-confidence, tolerance, morality, ethical behavior, humility, a global perspective, and a commitment to a social justice.

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