by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Morehouse first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Morehouse retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 86% students making it past their freshmen year, Morehouse has freshmen retention rates above the national average.
Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
When looking at just colleges and universities in Georgia, the average is 65.40%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Morehouse | 86% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Georgia | 65.40% |
There were approximately 312 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
After four years 41% of the cohort graduated. After six years 53% had completed their degree, and 58% after eight years.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, a student is considered to have graduated on time if they complete their degree within six years, making the official Morehouse graduation rate 53%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Morehouse? The standard length of time for most students is 4.55 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 237 | 40% |
| Six Years | 312 | 53% |
| Eight Years | 27 | 5% |
| Did Not Complete | 247 | 42% |
Approximately 247 students or 42% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 247 students who did not complete their degree?
5 are still enrolled.
150 transferred to another institution.
Morehouse lost contact with the remaining 96 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 5 | 2.0% |
| Transferred | 150 | 60.7% |
| Dropped Out | 96 | 38.9% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 100% |
| Black / African-American | 55% |
| Hispanic | 88% |
| International | 80% |
First-time, full-time students, under the age of 25 are known as traditional students. These students are more likely to graduate in four years than so called 'non-traditional' students that includes part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. Some schools cater to non-traditional students and it may affect their overall graduation rates.
Traditional Students:
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.
Non-Traditional Students:
Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.
The majority of students at Morehouse are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?
First-time / full-time students at Morehouse College represent 86% of the students in the class of 2015, and 89.10% of Morehouse bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 41%, first-time students in the Morehouse class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Morehouse graduation rate was 55%, and by the eight year mark, 60% of the cohort had completed their degree.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.
| First-Time / Full-Time Completions | Morehouse | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 41% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 55% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 60% | 47.82% |
201 first-time / full-time students or 40% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
5 are still enrolled.
122 transferred to another institution.
Morehouse lost contact with the remaining 78 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 5 | 2.49% |
| Transferred | 122 | 60.70% |
| Dropped Out | 78 | 38.81% |
First-time / part-time students at Morehouse College represent 1.36% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 38%, first-time, part-time students in the Morehouse class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 38%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, 23.72% after eight years.
| First-Time / Part-Time Completions | Morehouse | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 38% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 38% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 38% | 23.72% |
5 first-time / part-time students or 62% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
4 transferred to another institution.
Morehouse lost contact with the remaining 1 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 4 | 80.00% |
| Dropped Out | 1 | 20.00% |
70 Morehouse students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 11.93% of the students in the class of 2015.
Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.
With a six year graduation rate of 44%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average for students in this category.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 46%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.
| Returning / Full-Time Completions | Morehouse | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 44% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 46% | 55.07% |
38 non first-time / part-time students or 54% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
22 transferred to another institution.
Morehouse lost contact with the remaining 16 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 22 | 57.89% |
| Dropped Out | 16 | 42.11% |
3 Morehouse students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 0.51% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 0%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 0%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 36.03% after six years, 36.03% after eight years.
3 non first-time / part-time students or 100% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
2 transferred to another institution.
Morehouse lost contact with the remaining 1 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 2 | 66.67% |
| Dropped Out | 1 | 33.33% |
