Morris College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	833
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Students retention rate	48%
On-time graduation rate	25%

Located in Sumter, South Carolina, Morris College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Morris College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Morris College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Morris College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Morris College is reported to be 25%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, South Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Morris College is 48% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in South Carolina is 73%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Morris College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,450

Cost of attendance at Morris College in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,450

Cost of attendance at Morris College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at Morris College received on average $13,414 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,414

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	57	86%	$6,340	$361,380
Other Federal Grant	59	89%	$10,350	$610,649
State Grant/Scholarships	27	41%	$4,863	$131,313
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	17	26%	$2,909	$49,450
Total Grant & Scholarships	59	89%	$13,414	$791,412

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Morris College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Morris College students is 24.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 24.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.2%.

24.9%

African American 25.5% 53 students

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Morris College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Morris College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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