Millsaps College: Review & Facts

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Millsaps College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 665 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1890 and is one of the 6 colleges and schools located in Jackson, Mississippi.

Millsaps College is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

Millsaps College will give you the option to get a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
38
Millsaps College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 38 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Biology, Psychology, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Millsaps College is high at 83% (well above Mississippi average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
83%
Good
The graduation rate at Millsaps College is average: 68%.

Student to faculty ratio at Millsaps College is good - 9:1. Find out more information regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high - about $41,000 a year. The additional fees at Millsaps College (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $2,900, which totals $43,900 per year.

Read the details about Millsaps College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
68%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 2,210 applications were submitted and 1,499 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Millsaps College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,000
High
Millsaps College provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Millsaps College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Millsaps College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 900 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high, roughly $8,000 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at Millsaps College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Millsaps College appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Millsaps College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Millsaps College
1701 N State St
Jackson, Mississippi
39210-0001, USA
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