Morris College (MC)

Black Pinpoint 100 West College Street | Sumter, SC | 29150

01. Overview

What the school is known for:

Morris College is a small, private college located in downtown Sumter, South Carolina, that offers its students a solid liberal arts education with a particular focus on teacher education. The career-focused school remains under the ownership of its founding body, the Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina, and promotes an ethical and religious environment that follows the school motto of “Enter to Learn; Depart to Serve.” The college is organized into five divisions, with more than twenty majors and teacher certification programs available. Cooperative education courses—classroom-based, credited instruction with a practical work experience element—help students make a structured transition from school to work, and are available for both fulland part-time students. For those needing extra assistance, Student Support Services is available to provide academic advising, peer tutoring, and enrichment workshops to all students, especially those who are first generation, low income, or have learning differences.

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
1,633
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Acceptance Rate
63%
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Average HS GPA
2.68

SAT & ACT Test Scores

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Academic GPA

Non-Academic

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Level of applicant's interest

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$16,664
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$2,188
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
3470
Transportation for Commuters
$1,896
On-Campus Room and Board
7602
Approximate Expenses per year
$31,820

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
10 : 1
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Total Faculty
53
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Terminal Degree
33

Gender

Minority
38
Women
27
Men
26
International
0

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
8%
Graduate in 5 years
19%
Graduate in 6 years
25%

University Degrees

Bachelor's

06. Student Body

Gender

50% female50% male

Out of State

18% are out
of state
82% are
in-state

Students

98% are
full time
2% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
383
Foreign Countries Represented
0

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Students
73%
First-Year Students
93%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Mr. DeOnqua Isaac
Vice President of Enrollment Management and Records
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100 West College Street Sumter, SC 29150
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(803) 934-3170

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

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(803) 934-3170

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Varies

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
Other

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconcbrown@morris.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Before or after tours; by request

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

RTA Transit System comes by the campus. Greyhound bus station about 3 miles from campus, Amtrak located in Florence-about 35 miles from campus, major airline service airport in Columbia-about 50 miles from campus.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From Columbia, take hwy 378 to Sumter. From Florence take hwy 76 to Sumter. From I-95, take hwy 378 or hwy 76 to Sumter, from I-77, take hwy 378 to Sumter, from I-20, take hwy 521 to Sumter

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Popular hotel chains such as Days Inn/Suites, Quality Inn,Comfort Inn/Suites, Fairfield Inn, Best Western, Hampton Inn, Sleep Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Candlewood Suites, Spring Hill Suites, Country Inn & Suites, Econo Lodge, Hyatt Place, Tru by Hilton, Americas Best Value Inn & Suites, Traverlers Inn & Suites


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division I

Participate in intramural sports
39%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
22%

Men's Sports (Hornets)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Hornets, Lady)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Softball
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
58
Number of Honor Societies
7
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
2
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%

12. Student Services

Health

Military

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: USC - Columbia
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: USC-Columbia

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Application DeadlinesJun 30
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Notification DateMay 1

Required Forms

FAFSA
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State Aid

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$12,195
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$12,195
Average Need-Based Loan
$5,500
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
92%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$11,500
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$19,695
Financial aid provided to international students
No

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Other
04 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
05 - Need-Based SEOG
06 - Need-Based State Scholarships
07 - Need-Based United Negro College Fund
08 - TEACH Grant

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
8%
Graduate in 5 years
19%
Graduate in 6 years
25%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
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04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
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05 EDUCATION.

  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
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06 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
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07 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
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09 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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10 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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11 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.

  • Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management.
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12 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.

  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
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13 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
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14 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.

  • Religious Education.
  • Theology/Theological Studies.

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