Research.com
Morehouse School of Medicine logo

Morehouse School of Medicine

#1876 in US ranking Atlanta, GA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

Represent this school?

Update this profile on Research.com

What does Morehouse School of Medicine offer in terms of athletics?

Morehouse School of Medicine should not be confused with Morehouse College's varsity athletics program. MSM is a graduate health sciences school, and applicants should not expect an NCAA team roster, athletic recruiting route, or athletics scholarship through MSM.

Fitness and informal recreation are different from varsity sports. Students interested in a particular gym, intramural activity, or access arrangement with another institution should verify current eligibility and hours; proximity to another campus does not automatically confer use of its athletic facilities.

What student groups and Associations are available at Morehouse School of Medicine?

Student involvement at Morehouse School of Medicine is oriented toward health professions, research, service, and peer representation. Medical student government and professional-interest groups give students ways to organize events, raise program concerns, and explore specialties or community health work.

The Student National Medical Association is an example of a medical-student organization associated with the school's professional community. Membership, active chapters, and leadership openings can change by year. Applicants looking for a particular specialty, cultural, or service group should consult the current student-organization directory and distinguish student-led groups from school-run programs.

Who studies at Morehouse School of Medicine?

Morehouse School of Medicine's students are predominantly in the age ranges typical of graduate and professional education. In 2024-25 age reporting, 493 enrolled students were ages 25-29 and 211 were ages 22-24. The same reporting recorded no first-time, degree-seeking undergraduate entrants.

Those figures explain why conventional freshman measures, such as SAT submission rates or undergraduate first-year retention, offer little insight into the student experience here. Students enter different professional and graduate tracks, and an adult learner's prior college or work experience may be relevant to a program application. The age counts do not establish any individual student's background or the composition of a particular class.

How does student life look like at Morehouse School of Medicine?

Student life at Morehouse School of Medicine is shaped more by professional training, research, and community engagement than by a traditional residential undergraduate calendar. A student's day may combine classes, laboratory work, clinical learning, and time at a placement away from the main campus.

Orientation, peer groups, student-led activities, and program events provide opportunities to connect, but schedules can differ considerably between an MD student and someone in a graduate research or public health program. Applicants comparing schools should ask about the timetable and location of their own program, along with available wellness and academic support, rather than assume a single campus routine applies to everyone.

What libraries are available to students at Morehouse School of Medicine?

Morehouse School of Medicine has a health-sciences library serving its education and research programs. Library support is especially relevant for access to medical literature, journals, databases, and help with finding and evaluating research.

Students whose work extends into clinics or research sites should check how to use electronic resources remotely, request materials, and obtain research assistance. They should also confirm current study-space hours and access rules. The library should not be confused with the Atlanta University Center's Robert W. Woodruff Library, which serves a different group of institutions.

Morehouse School of Medicine Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

967

Veterans affair office

No

Morehouse School of Medicine Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Graduate: 967

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 818
Part-time: 149

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.