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Morris Brown College

Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Methodist and Wesleyan

Morris Brown College is a historically Black college in Atlanta, Georgia, affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Its campus ministry works with Flipper Temple A.M.E.

Academic Excellence

C+Academic Excellence: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
34 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.25%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.71%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.17 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$1,674

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

  • Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: A few
  • Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches): Yes
  • Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer): Weekly (A weekly prayer call is listed on the campus ministry page.)
  • Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: None required (Complete 2026 core list: the five areas and their courses include no Bible, theology or religion course. Recorded from the complete list in the 2026 catalog.)
  • Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: No (No Old or New Testament course appears in the core list.)
  • Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required: None required (No Christian worldview or faith-and-learning course appears in the core list.)
  • Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy): Yes (A general education learning outcome names the values of the Christian Faith.)
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: No
  • A published statement of faith: Yes
N/AWorship and chapel: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Worship and chapel

Not enough information · 1 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel services during the weekNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Weekly (A weekly prayer call is listed on the campus ministry page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Morris Brown Collegemorrisbrown.edu/campus-spiritual · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Prayer Call – Wednesdays at 7:00 AM”
      A weekly prayer call is listed on the campus ministry page.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    A chapel or worship space on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayerNot enough information: no verified chapel or worship times are recorded.
FBible and theology: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

25 of 100 points · 2 of 6 found

  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's studentsNone required (Complete 2026 core list: the five areas and their courses include no Bible, theology or religion course. Recorded from the complete list in the 2026 catalog.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Core Courses | 2026 Catalogmorrisbrown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Morris-Brown-College-Catalog-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The core curriculum is divided into five areas with a predetermined number of hours required in each area. All majors must comply with the credit hours in each area.”
      The general education core is set in five areas that all majors must complete.
      “AREA V: SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE Choose 1”
      The core's social and behavioral science area lists four courses, none of them Bible, theology or religion.
      “AREA III: HUMANITIES Choose two (substitution for any music, art or”
      The core's humanities area is made up of music, art and humanities choices, with no Bible or theology course listed.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNo (No Old or New Testament course appears in the core list.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Core Courses | 2026 Catalogmorrisbrown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Morris-Brown-College-Catalog-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The core curriculum is divided into five areas with a predetermined number of hours required in each area. All majors must comply with the credit hours in each area.”
      The general education core is set in five areas that all majors must complete.
      “AREA V: SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE Choose 1”
      The core's social and behavioral science area lists four courses, none of them Bible, theology or religion.
      “AREA III: HUMANITIES Choose two (substitution for any music, art or”
      The core's humanities area is made up of music, art and humanities choices, with no Bible or theology course listed.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNone required (No Christian worldview or faith-and-learning course appears in the core list.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Core Courses | 2026 Catalogmorrisbrown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Morris-Brown-College-Catalog-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The core curriculum is divided into five areas with a predetermined number of hours required in each area. All majors must comply with the credit hours in each area.”
      The general education core is set in five areas that all majors must complete.
      “AREA V: SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE Choose 1”
      The core's social and behavioral science area lists four courses, none of them Bible, theology or religion.
      “AREA III: HUMANITIES Choose two (substitution for any music, art or”
      The core's humanities area is made up of music, art and humanities choices, with no Bible or theology course listed.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (A general education learning outcome names the values of the Christian Faith.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Morris Brown College Catalog 2026 | Morris Brown Collegemorrisbrown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Morris-Brown-College-Catalog-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “An understanding of, and respect for, the ethical, moral, and spiritual values of the Christian Faith;”
      A general education learning outcome names an understanding of the Christian Faith's values.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredNo
    Sources (1)
    1. Morris Brown College Catalog 2026 | Morris Brown Collegemorrisbrown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Morris-Brown-College-Catalog-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Morris Brown College awards the Baccalaureate degree, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), in the following majors:”
      The listed majors include no Bible, theology or ministry major.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission | Vision | Faith Statement | Morris Brown Collegemorrisbrown.edu/about-mbc · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Holy Scripture containeth all things necessary to salvation”
      The college publishes a faith statement based on the AME Articles of Faith.
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 2 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Morris Brown Collegemorrisbrown.edu/campus-spiritual · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Bible Study – Wednesdays at 6:30 PM”
      A weekly Bible study is listed on the campus ministry page.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Morris Brown Collegemorrisbrown.edu/campus-spiritual · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Morris Brown College partners with Flipper Temple AME Church to provide spiritual support and fellowship opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.”
      Campus ministry partners with a local AME church for students, faculty and staff.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AMissions and service: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Missions and service

Not enough information · 0 of 6 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Missions trips offered to studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Strengths

  • Campus ministry partners with a local AME church and lists a weekly prayer call and Bible study.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Morris Brown Collegemorrisbrown.edu/campus-spiritual · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Morris Brown College partners with Flipper Temple AME Church to provide spiritual support and fellowship opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.”
      Campus ministry partners with a local AME church for students, faculty and staff.
      “Prayer Call – Wednesdays at 7:00 AM”
      A weekly prayer call is listed on the campus ministry page.
      “Bible Study – Wednesdays at 6:30 PM”
      A weekly Bible study is listed on the campus ministry page.
  • The college publishes a faith statement based on the AME Articles of Faith.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission | Vision | Faith Statement | Morris Brown Collegemorrisbrown.edu/about-mbc · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Holy Scripture containeth all things necessary to salvation”
      The college publishes a faith statement based on the AME Articles of Faith.
  • A general education learning outcome names an understanding of the Christian Faith's values.
    Sources (1)
    1. Morris Brown College Catalog 2026 | Morris Brown Collegemorrisbrown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Morris-Brown-College-Catalog-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “An understanding of, and respect for, the ethical, moral, and spiritual values of the Christian Faith;”
      A general education learning outcome names an understanding of the Christian Faith's values.

Concerns

  • The campus ministry hours shown are at the partner church.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Morris Brown Collegemorrisbrown.edu/campus-spiritual · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Morris Brown College partners with Flipper Temple AME Church to provide spiritual support and fellowship opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.”
      Campus ministry partners with a local AME church for students, faculty and staff.
      “Prayer Call – Wednesdays at 7:00 AM”
      A weekly prayer call is listed on the campus ministry page.

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Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry (with Flipper Temple A.M.E. Church)

  • Address: 580 Atlanta Student Movement Blvd., Atlanta, Georgia 30314

Source: morrisbrown.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, morrisbrown.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Campus Ministry | Morris Brown Collegemorrisbrown.edu/campus-spiritual · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Morris Brown College partners with Flipper Temple AME Church to provide spiritual support and fellowship opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.”
    Campus ministry partners with a local AME church for students, faculty and staff.

Christian clubs and student life

2 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 2 location not published

Faith formation 2

  • Prayer call
    Wednesdays at 7:00 AM
    Weekly prayer call listed on the campus ministry page.
    morrisbrown.edu
  • Bible study
    Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
    Weekly Bible study listed on the campus ministry page.
    morrisbrown.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Prayer 1

  • Wednesday7:00 AM · Prayer call listed by the campus ministry page.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Campus Ministry | Morris Brown Collegemorrisbrown.edu/campus-spiritual · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Prayer Call – Wednesdays at 7:00 AM”
    A weekly prayer call is listed on the campus ministry page.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$23,264
$30,001–$48,000$21,593
$48,001–$75,000$28,167
$75,001–$110,000$31,968
Over $110,000$28,568

Full cost of attendance before aid: $31,968 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
343
Total students343
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$24,901
Cost of attendance (per year)$31,968
Median federal debt at graduation—
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
25%
First-year retention71%
Median earnings 10 years after entry—
Admission rate—
Students receiving Pell grants65%

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Campus facts

School colors
SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates17%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older50%
Students per faculty member17 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

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Is Morris Brown College a Christian college?
Yes. Morris Brown College is a Christian college.

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