Morris

Morris College

Morris
#6839 / #1801
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
Private college in Sumter, South Carolina

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About Morris College

According to Wikipedia, Morris College is a private, Baptist historically black college in Sumter, South Carolina. It was founded and is operated by the Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina. History Morris College was founded in 1908 by Jacob J. Durham, initially as a grade school, high school, and college. The college is named after the Reverend Frank Morris because of his outstanding leadership throughout the African American community of South Carolina. The college's first president was Dr. Edward M. Brawley . Morris College awarded its first bachelor's degree in 1915 under the administration of the college's second president Dr. John Jacob Starks. The college's third president was Ira David Pinson, who steered the college to expansion during the Great Depression.

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Morris College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Graduation Rate
24%

How Much Does Morris College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$15,758

How Much Do Morris College Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Morris College, then you can expect to earn an average of $25,600 per year. You also have a 90% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Morris College's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-Grads
486486

Where is Morris College?

Morris College is located at 100 West College Street, Sumter SC 29150-3599

How Safe is Morris College?

Sumter has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Morris College Known For?

Morris College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Morris College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Mathematics
#3172
World Rank
#3215
Historical Rank
#801
USA Rank
math Degrees
Literature
#2616
World Rank
#2660
Historical Rank
#867
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Education
#4725
World Rank
#4731
Historical Rank
#1112
USA Rank
education Degrees
Sociology
#5846
World Rank
#5849
Historical Rank
#1994
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Communications
#9128
World Rank
#9142
Historical Rank
#2498
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Criminal Justice
#5377
World Rank
#5379
Historical Rank
#2581
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Medical
#10531
World Rank
#10534
Historical Rank
#2937
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Biology
#11671
World Rank
#11684
Historical Rank
#3122
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Computer Science
#12279
World Rank
#12286
Historical Rank
#3416
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees

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