Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta

1140 Hammond Dr Ste A-1150
Atlanta, GA 30328
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • 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

Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta serves 428 students (98% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 61%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,050
  • Acceptance Rate: 55%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 93%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Associates--Public Rural-serving Medium
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
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
This chart displays total faculty of Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta and community college average number of faculty in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta diversity score of 0.44 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
428 students
2,604 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
18:1
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# Full-Time Students
420 students
882 students
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# Part-Time Students
8 students
1,722 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Georgia.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
662 students
299 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
420 students
929 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
87 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8 students
1,848 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
53 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% Asian
1%
4%
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% Hispanic
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Black
18%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta and the percentage of Black community college students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
7%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta and the percentage of White community college students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
72%
7%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
Diversity Score
0.44
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta and the community college average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
56%
29%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Georgia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2368%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,300
$29,500
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Georgia by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $15,050 is less than the state average of $15,419. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,050
$15,419
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
93%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$12,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Georgia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Georgia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
55%
72%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta and the community college average percent admitted of Georgia by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Morris Brown Wolverine

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta cost?
Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta's private state tuition is approximately $15,050.
What is the acceptance rate of Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta?
The acceptance rate of Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta is 55%, which is lower than the state average of 72%.
What is Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta's ranking?
Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta located?
Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta is located in the Perimeter Center neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Perimeter Center.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,050
  • Acceptance Rate: 55%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 93%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Fulton County, GA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.48, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Fulton County, GA is Georgia State University-Perimeter College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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