Overview of Millsaps College

Situated in Jackson, Mississippi’s capital, Millsaps College has a large selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students to choose from. A robust student/faculty ratio backs students, and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via many clubs and organizations.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 864 (798 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 48% Male/52% Female
• 99% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $41,314
• Books: $1,200
• Room and Board: $14,210
• Other Expenses: $1,791
• Total Cost: $58,515

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 76%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $28,479
  • Loans: $6,866

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Psychology; Social Sciences; and Physical Sciences

Retention and Graduation

• First-YearStudent Retention (full-time students): 79%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 60%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 64%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading-Dance Team, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cheerleading-Dance Team, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Overview of Millsaps College Admissions

Millsaps College has an acceptance rate of 59% and is a somewhat selective school. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside of the mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the application process’s next steps.

Admissions Data

• Millsaps College Acceptance Rate: 59%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 550/630
  • SAT Math: 530/630
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 22/28
  • ACT English: 23/31
  • ACT Math: 20/26

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Millsaps College, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If Millsaps College is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Texas at San Antonio, Hampton University, Washington State University, East Carolina University, Texas State University, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Millsaps College, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

University of Arizona, University of Oregon, Colorado State University, Quinnipiac University, Ohio University, University of Alabama, University of Texas at Arlington

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Millsaps College. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, you’ll be a competitive candidate.

Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Syracuse University, University of Cincinnati, Penn State University Park, United States Military Academy, Temple University

Applying to Millsaps College

Application Deadline: July 1

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://www.millsaps.edu/admissions/index.php

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://www.millsaps.edu/admissions/apply-new-freshmen.php

Graduate Admissions Website:

https://www.millsaps.edu/graduate-school/apply.php

Graduate Application Link(s):

https://admission.millsaps.edu/register/graduate_app