Mississippi Christian University
Clinton, MS · Suburb · 2,518 students
Religious
4
YearPrivate Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Clinton, MS, 39058 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSY · New Orleans
162 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$41,214
Avg net price
$27,712
Room & board
$16,120
Tuition
$23,500
Books & supplies
$1,700/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$25,984
$30–48k
$25,743
$48–75k
$27,601
$75–110k
$29,083
$110k+
$29,757
Admissions
Admit rate
29%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1090
ACT midpoint
24
Composite 19–25
English 19–25
Math 17–24
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Essay Requirements
Mississippi Christian University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
61%
1st-yr retention
78%
Transfer-out rate
29%
Consumer completion
56%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
62%
Transferred
29%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
8%
Median earnings (6yr)
$42,011
Median earnings (10yr)
$47,485
Median debt
$22,500
Monthly loan payment
$239
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,250–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$35,582
Student Body
Men 42%Women 58%
14
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
30%
First-generation
26%
Median family income
$39,014
Independent students
21%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
70%
Hispanic
4%
Black
16%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$42,011
10 years after entry
$47,485
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Institutional
Endowment
$114M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Full-time faculty
52%
Avg faculty salary
$7,995/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,389
Federal loan rate
35%
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