Millsaps College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4280 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1195 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1120 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 18 | In Mississippi |
| #3 of 5 | In Jackson |
| #1702 of 3,307 | For Library and Information science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 49%
- Undergraduates
- 582
- Graduates
- 44
- Male:Female Ratio
- 53:47
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.millsaps.edu
Millsaps College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Millsaps College has an acceptance rate of 49% and is among the top 15% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 54% | 45% |
| Applicants | 2,058 | 931 | 1,127 |
| Admissions | 1,009 | 502 | 507 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 153 | 78 | 75 |
35 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
2 or 1%
submitted SAT
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
4 or 3%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 359 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 169 (27%) |
| Hispanic | 26 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 20 (3%) |
| Asian | 19 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 18 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 6 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Millsaps College is $26,739 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 | $20,651 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,231 |
| $48-75K | $26,671 |
| $75-110K | $26,007 |
| $110K+ | $32,686 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,940 | $17,520 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,940 | $17,520 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,940 | $17,520 |
| Fee in-district | $2,875 | $480 |
| Fee in-state | $2,875 | $480 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,875 | $480 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 819 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,710 |
| Room charge | $7,950 |
| Meal charge | $6,760 |
Millsaps College majors
Millsaps College has granted 133 bachelor's degrees across 23 programs and 29 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Millsaps College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 38 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 16 | 20 |
| Accounting | 4 | 9 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | |
| Psychology, General | 10 | |
| Neuroscience | 9 | |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 6 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 5 | |
| Creative Writing | 5 | |
| Biochemistry | 4 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Sociology, General | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |
| History, General | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | |
| Education, General | 1 | |
| European Studies & Civilization | 1 | |
| International Public Health & International Health | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 133 | 29 |
Millsaps College has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 48% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 49% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Millsaps College has published 835 scientific papers with 14,666 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Computer Science, Engineering, Sociology, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 11 | 17 |
| 1993 | 5 | 28 |
| 1994 | 9 | 31 |
| 1995 | 9 | 31 |
| 1996 | 11 | 56 |
| 1997 | 13 | 64 |
| 1998 | 8 | 72 |
| 1999 | 13 | 74 |
| 2000 | 31 | 84 |
| 2001 | 31 | 105 |
| 2002 | 18 | 127 |
| 2003 | 12 | 161 |
| 2004 | 17 | 200 |
| 2005 | 20 | 222 |
| 2006 | 25 | 259 |
| 2007 | 11 | 297 |
| 2008 | 21 | 326 |
| 2009 | 34 | 357 |
| 2010 | 30 | 407 |
| 2011 | 35 | 459 |
| 2012 | 34 | 552 |
| 2013 | 28 | 612 |
| 2014 | 23 | 703 |
| 2015 | 20 | 615 |
| 2016 | 29 | 656 |
| 2017 | 27 | 634 |
| 2018 | 56 | 750 |
| 2019 | 40 | 976 |
| 2020 | 36 | 1196 |
| 2021 | 17 | 1043 |
| 2022 | 29 | 1113 |
| 2023 | 24 | 1040 |
| 2024 | 20 | 1010 |
Millsaps College alumni
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Tate Reeves
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Jonathan Tate Reeves is an American politician serving as the 65th governor of Mississippi since 2020. A member of the Republican Party, Reeves served as the 32nd lieutenant governor of Mississippi from 2012 to 2020 and as the 53rd treasurer of Mississippi from 2004 to 2012.
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Cassandra Wilson
- Occupations
- songwriterjazz singerrecording artistjazz musician
- Biography
-
Cassandra Wilson is an American jazz singer, songwriter, and producer from Jackson, Mississippi. She is one of the most successful female jazz singers and has been described by critic Gary Giddins as "a singer blessed with an unmistakable timbre and attack [who has] expanded the playing field" by incorporating blues, country, and folk music into her work. She has won numerous awards, including two Grammys, and was named "America's Best Singer" by Time magazine in 2001.
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Donald Gray Triplett
- Occupations
- banker
- Biography
-
Donald Gray Triplett was an American banker known for being the first person diagnosed with autism. He was first diagnosed by Leo Kanner in 1943 and was labeled as "Case 1". Triplett was noted for his savant abilities, particularly the ability to name musical notes played on a piano and the ability to perform rapid mental multiplication.
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Kiese Laymon
- Occupations
- writernovelist
- Biography
-
Kiese Laymon is an American writer. He is a professor of English and Creative Writing at Rice University. He is the author of three full-length books: a novel, Long Division (2013), and two memoirs, How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America (2013) and the award-winning Heavy: An American Memoir (2018). Laymon was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship in 2022.
General info
| Alternative names | Millsaps |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1890 |
| Motto | Ad Excellentiam Toward Excellence |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May. Also Summer Session (June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 222 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1701 N State St Jackson, Mississippi, 39210-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 154,000 |
| Phone | 6019741000 |