- 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 62%.
School Overview
Brown Mackie College-Atlanta
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Year Founded
1881
Total Faculty
14 staff
88 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
919 students
2,178 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
66:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
919 students
797 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
919 students
1,758 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
919 students
855 students
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
11%
% Black
83%
35%
% White
11%
38%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
29%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,300
$29,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,995
$15,088
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$22,141
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,625
$5,500
Sports
Colors
Purple & black
School Mascot
Morris Brown Wolverine
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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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