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Millsaps College

Millsaps College

Jackson, MS · City · 549 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Millsaps College is a private liberal arts institution in Jackson, Mississippi, widely recognized for its strong pre-professional preparation in pre-med and pre-law alongside its AACSB-accredited Else School of Management. The college distinguishes itself through interdisciplinary offerings like its foundational Heritage humanities curriculum and distinctive hands-on research opportunities, including its own 4,500-acre biocultural reserve in Yucatán, Mexico. Situated in Jackson’s historic Belhaven neighborhood, campus life is defined by a tight-knit, collaborative community with active participation in NCAA Division III athletics, Greek organizations, and civic engagement throughout the state capital.


Wikipedia:Millsaps College is a private liberal arts college in Jackson, Mississippi. It was founded in 1890 and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

Location
Jackson, MS, 39210 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
MSY · New Orleans
161 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$60,061
Avg net price
$26,034
Room & board
$14,210
Tuition
$44,680
Books & supplies
$650/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$24,215
$30–48k
$23,719
$48–75k
$23,062
$75–110k
$27,049
$110k+
$30,945
Admissions
Admit rate
43%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1181
Reading 495575
Math 530575
ACT midpoint
25
Composite 2128
English 2128
Math 1926
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Millsaps College 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
56%
4-yr on-time completion
54%
1st-yr retention
58%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
65%
Transferred
3%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
32%
Median earnings (6yr)
$46,137
Median earnings (10yr)
$53,848
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,500
Student Body
Men 55%Women 45%
9
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
37%
First-generation
17%
Median family income
$65,694
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
58%
Hispanic
6%
Black
23%
Asian
3%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
4%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$46,137
10 years after entry
$53,848
Biology, General38
Business Administration, Management and Operations16
Political Science and Government15
Psychology, General11
Neurobiology and Neurosciences9
Sociology8
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other6
Applied Mathematics6
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies5
History5
English Language and Literature, General4
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology4
Accounting and Related Services4
Mathematics3
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences3
Chemistry2
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Institutional
Endowment
$110M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Arts & Sciences)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
79%
Avg faculty salary
$8,256/mo
Instructional spend/student
$19,734
Federal loan rate
59%

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