Atlanta, GA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Morehouse College

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 2,738-student campus.

5.84
Incidents / 1k students
#2,670
Rank of 3,050
#80
GA rank
2,738
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Morehouse College reports 5.84 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,670 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 90% of ranked campuses its size.

5.84
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,670
of 3,050 ranked nationally
90%
report fewer incidents than this campus
13
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

+1 reported incidents

Morehouse College increased from 12 to 13 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Morehouse College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Atlanta, GA, enrolling approximately 2,738 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 37 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within GA, it ranks #80 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 2,738 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Morehouse College is "Burglary" with 19 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in GA averaging 7.01 incidents per 1,000 students, Morehouse College reports 17% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

5.84 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2670

See peer comparison

State Rank (GA)

#80

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

13

across 11 crime categories

Where Morehouse College sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

6 safer than 10% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Below this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). This entry sits in this band. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Morehouse College percentile rank 12.5%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2670 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Morehouse College reports 17% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$32,893
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,893
Avg Net Price
$39,013
Median Debt
$25,000
Pell Grant Recipients
45%
How does this cost rank in GA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
44%
SAT Average
1090
ACT Average
23
ACT Range
18–25

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
56%
Retention Rate
87%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$38,267
Median Earnings (10yr)
$52,889
Loan Repayment (3yr)
45%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Morehouse College: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 8% (12 → 13 incidents)

11.51212.51313.5 202120222023 12 13 ▲ +8.3%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 847
Fondling 232
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 242
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 111
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 9 7
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 1 0
Drugs 2022 0 2
Liquor 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 1 0
Drugs 2021 1 1
Liquor 2021 0 2
Weapons 2021 0 0

Morehouse College vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

GA

Morehouse College

5.84 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,670
Enrollment
2,738
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Syracuse, NY · 2,737 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA · 2,737 enrolled
Safety Score 30.69
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello, AR · 2,739 enrolled
Safety Score 3.29
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN · 2,735 enrolled
Safety Score 1.10
Minot State University
Minot, ND · 2,741 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Morehouse College nationally (rank #2670), regardless of size or state.

Huston-Tillotson University
Austin, TX
National Rank #2669
SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY
National Rank #2671
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA
National Rank #2668
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Lexington, KY
National Rank #2672
Russell Sage College
Troy, NY
National Rank #2667

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morehouse College safe?
Morehouse College has a safety score of 5.84 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,670 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Morehouse College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Morehouse College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in GA.
Does Morehouse College have fire safety data?
Yes. Morehouse College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Morehouse College's Safety Profile

Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA enrolls 2,738 students and has a safety score of 5.84 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2670 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 12 in 2022 to 13 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

Morehouse College's 5.84 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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