On Dec. 5, during the first pep rally and third period, Morehouse College gave a virtual presentation for students in the College and Career Center. Morehouse is a respected all-male HBCU institution located in Atlanta, GA.
Because the college visit was on an alternate schedule where both period three and the pep rally were taking place, freshman and sophomores were only allowed to attend if the visit aligned with their pep rally, whereas juniors and seniors were able to attend either way.
Sean Burnett, the Morehouse assistant director of admissions who focuses on applicants specifically from D.C., Maryland and Virginia, led the meeting. There were technical difficulties at the beginning of the session, leading to a delay. At the beginning of the session, Burnett started by sharing information about Morehouse College, including that it is the nation’s only historically Black, private, liberal arts college for men. Â
Additionally, Morehouse College is part of the Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC) ,which consists of over 8,000 students and is the largest consortium of African Americans in higher education in the United States. The AUCC holds four institutions including Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College and the Morehouse School of Medicine. Students across the AUCC are able to register for courses at any of the member institutions.
Morehouse College has just under 3,000 undergraduate students and an average class size of 19, according to Naviance. This allows for a close-knit community on campus. “You are not going to be in a class that exceeds 35-40 students, the teachers are going to know your name,” Burnett said.
Morehouse offers over 30 different majors and minors in a variety of fields encompassing STEM, humanities, social sciences, business and the arts. The most popular majors include business or economics and STEM and mathematics. “We’ve invested heavily within our engineering programs and our STEM programs,” Burnett said.
Another popular major at Morehouse is their relatively new film program, the Cinema, Television and Emerging Media Studies major. According to the Wrap, Morehouse’s film program was ranked number 44 in the nation for the top film schools of 2025. “Within the last couple of years, we were ranked in the top 50 for the best film program in the United States, which I think is amazing because Morehouse just started their film program 12 years ago,” Burnett said.
Principal Dr. Joseph Bostic attended Tuskegee University and North Carolina A&T State University, which are both HBCUs. “An HBCU will challenge you academically, nurture you personally and prepare you to lead with confidence and purpose. You will gain mentors, a lifelong network and a deep sense of belonging,” Bostic said.
Students at this school have applied to Morehouse for its rigorous academics and strong communities. “I highly value Morehouse’s commitment in raising not only the next generation of Black doctors, but also employing them with values that will help them be better people for their communities and follow their moral compass,” senior Charlie Rollins said.
For students at this school who are unsure if they should apply to Morehouse or a different HBCU, it is important to do your research and understand what values matter to you. “HBCUs offer a space where identity and excellence coexist. They provide opportunities to thrive academically while being fully affirmed culturally. HBCUs help students build confidence, leadership skills and a strong sense of purpose – preparing them not only for college but for life and leadership beyond it,” Bostic said.
