- Morris Brown College is a private Methodist historically black liberal arts college in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded January 5, 1881, Morris Brown is the first educational institution in Georgia to be owned and operated entirely by African Americans.
School Highlights
Brown Mackie College-Atlanta served 919 students (100% of students were full-time).
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 61%.
School Overview
Brown Mackie College-Atlanta
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates--Public Rural-serving Medium
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Year Founded
1881
Colors
Purple & black
Total Faculty
14 staff
209 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
919 students
2,604 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
66:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
919 students
882 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,722 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
840 students
299 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
919 students
929 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
87 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,848 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
53 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
10%
% Black
83%
35%
% White
11%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
29%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,300
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,995
$15,419
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$22,141
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,625
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
465
SAT Math
n/a
450
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- School Mascot: Morris Brown Wolverine
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Brown Mackie College-Atlanta cost?
Brown Mackie College-Atlanta's private state tuition is approximately $13,995.
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