Mills College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2234 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #640 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #585 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #54 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 7 | In Oakland |
| #566 of 1,001 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top50% | For 22 other topics |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 80%
- Undergraduates
- 446
- Graduates
- 371
- Male:Female Ratio
- 8:92
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.mills.edu
Mills College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Mills College has an acceptance rate of 80% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 5% | 84% |
| Applicants | 847 | 44 | 803 |
| Admissions | 676 | 2 | 674 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 39 | 39 |
754 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
63 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
2 or 5%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1378
or below
75% of them
had 1413
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Mills College are 1378-1413 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
2 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 30
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Mills College are 30-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 287 (35%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 225 (28%) |
| Black or African American | 122 (15%) |
| Asian | 84 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 79 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 9 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 7 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Mills College is $25,283 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,854 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,393 |
| $48-75K | $18,187 |
| $75-110K | $25,478 |
| $110K+ | $32,406 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $29,340 | $34,833 |
| Tuition in-state | $29,340 | $34,833 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,340 | $34,833 |
| Fee in-district | $1,610 | $1,610 |
| Fee in-state | $1,610 | $1,610 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,610 | $1,610 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 705 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,369 |
| Room charge | $6,408 |
| Meal charge | $6,607 |
Mills College majors
Mills College has granted 167 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs, 130 master's across 17 programs, and 8 doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Mills College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 27 | 8 | |
| Education, General | 2 | 19 | |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 1 | 18 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 10 | 9 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 8 | 9 | |
| Psychology, General | 16 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | ||
| Sociology, General | 13 | ||
| Health Policy Analysis | 12 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | ||
| Creative Writing | 11 | ||
| Child Development | 10 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | 6 | |
| Dance, General | 1 | 7 | |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 7 | ||
| Biopsychology | 6 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 6 | ||
| Intermedia & Multimedia | 6 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | 3 | |
| Music, Other | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, Other | 5 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Economics, General | 4 | ||
| Ethnic Studies | 4 | ||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 3 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| English Literature (British and Commonwealth) | 3 | ||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| Gay & Lesbian Studies | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 2 | ||
| Communication, General | 2 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Applied Economics | 1 | ||
| Environmental Science | 1 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Systems Science and Theory | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 167 | 130 | 8 |
Mills College has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 33% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 64% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Mills College has published 1,432 scientific papers with 26,039 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Psychology, History, Computer Science, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 23 | 139 |
| 1991 | 9 | 114 |
| 1992 | 20 | 142 |
| 1993 | 14 | 167 |
| 1994 | 15 | 109 |
| 1995 | 22 | 170 |
| 1996 | 20 | 192 |
| 1997 | 20 | 175 |
| 1998 | 25 | 195 |
| 1999 | 34 | 234 |
| 2000 | 31 | 210 |
| 2001 | 30 | 284 |
| 2002 | 40 | 374 |
| 2003 | 11 | 393 |
| 2004 | 21 | 362 |
| 2005 | 20 | 360 |
| 2006 | 22 | 416 |
| 2007 | 21 | 524 |
| 2008 | 31 | 604 |
| 2009 | 62 | 702 |
| 2010 | 31 | 758 |
| 2011 | 42 | 894 |
| 2012 | 37 | 983 |
| 2013 | 31 | 1095 |
| 2014 | 45 | 1248 |
| 2015 | 54 | 1316 |
| 2016 | 49 | 1334 |
| 2017 | 58 | 1280 |
| 2018 | 40 | 1426 |
| 2019 | 43 | 1727 |
| 2020 | 40 | 2096 |
| 2021 | 47 | 2220 |
| 2022 | 43 | 1804 |
Mills College alumni
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Sofia Coppola
- Occupations
- writeractorfilm actorscreenwriterfilm director
- Biography
-
Sofia Carmina Coppola is an American filmmaker and actress. She has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Golden Lion, and a Cannes Film Festival Award, as well as a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
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Joanna Newsom
- Occupations
- actorfilm actormusiciansinger-songwritertelevision actor
- Biography
-
Joanna Caroline Newsom is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Born and raised in Northern California, Newsom was classically trained on the harp in her youth and began her musical career as a keyboardist in the San Francisco-based indie band the Pleased.
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Daniella Pineda
- Occupations
- comedianfilm actorwritertelevision actor
- Biography
-
Daniella Pineda is an American actress. She has had major roles in several films and TV series, including The Originals, Netflix's live-action Cowboy Bebop, and multiple films in the Jurassic Park franchise. She began her career through online comedy and fashion videos, with her first movie role in 2011. She later appeared in the backdoor pilot of The Originals and several episodes of the show's first season. Her first role in a movie produced by a major studio was in 2018, with Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. As a Mexican American, she has spoken out about the difficulties Mexican actors face.
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Dave Brubeck
- Occupations
- composermusic arrangerrecording artistjazz musicianmusician
- Biography
-
David Warren Brubeck was an American jazz pianist and composer. Often regarded as a foremost exponent of cool jazz, Brubeck's work is characterized by unusual time signatures and superimposing contrasting rhythms, meters, and tonalities.
General info
| Alternative names | MC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1852 |
| Motto | Una destinatio, viae diversae One destination, many paths |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 361 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5000 MacArthur Blvd Oakland, California, 94613 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 441,000 |
| Phone | 5104302255 |
| Fax | +1 (510) 430 3314 |