Mississippi College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3445 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #960 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #892 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 18 | In Mississippi |
| #2333 of 3,506 | For Zoology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Southern Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 49%
- Undergraduates
- 2,706
- Graduates
- 1,381
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.mc.edu
Mississippi College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Mississippi 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% | 50% | 48% |
| Applicants | 3,315 | 1,292 | 2,023 |
| Admissions | 1,620 | 642 | 978 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 670 | 261 | 409 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 4 |
1,269 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
536 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
568 or 84%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Mississippi College are 19-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school record | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | 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 | 2680 (66%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 828 (20%) |
| Hispanic | 154 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 127 (3%) |
| Asian | 107 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 100 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 81 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Mississippi College is $21,135 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 | $18,767 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,892 |
| $48-75K | $22,204 |
| $75-110K | $24,054 |
| $110K+ | $22,565 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $20,246 | $12,834 |
| Tuition in-state | $20,246 | $12,834 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,246 | $12,834 |
| Fee in-district | $1,452 | $762 |
| Fee in-state | $1,452 | $762 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,452 | $762 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,893 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,680 |
| Room charge | $7,600 |
| Meal charge | $4,630 |
Mississippi College majors
Mississippi College has granted 541 bachelor's degrees across 53 programs, 565 master's across 38 programs, and 134 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Mississippi College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 116 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 41 | 62 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 96 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 90 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 73 | 4 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 20 | 33 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 32 | 20 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 42 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 27 | 12 | |
| Physician Assistant | 35 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 33 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 32 | ||
| Accounting | 17 | 13 | |
| Psychology, General | 30 | ||
| Finance, General | 16 | 9 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 16 | 6 | |
| Online Educator & Online Teaching | 22 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 18 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 14 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 14 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 13 | ||
| Graphic Design | 10 | 2 | |
| History, General | 12 | ||
| Computer Science | 10 | 1 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 11 | ||
| Social Work | 11 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 4 | 7 | |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 10 | ||
| Interior Design | 10 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 10 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 10 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | ||
| Writing, General | 8 | ||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 7 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 6 | 1 | |
| Chemistry, General | 7 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | ||
| Christian Studies | 6 | ||
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 6 | ||
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 6 | ||
| Communication, General | 5 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | 2 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 5 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | 1 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 | ||
| Sports Communication | 4 | ||
| Biochemistry | 3 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 3 | ||
| General Literature | 3 | ||
| Homeland Security | 3 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 3 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 2 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 2 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 2 | ||
| Language Interpretation and Translation | 2 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | 1 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 1 | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Chemical Physics | 1 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Commercial Photography | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 1 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Health Communication | 1 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 541 | 565 | 134 |
Mississippi College has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 34% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 62% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Mississippi College has published 901 scientific papers with 11,922 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Medicine, Sociology, Philosophy, Physics, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 8 | 9 |
| 1993 | 5 | 7 |
| 1994 | 9 | 7 |
| 1995 | 9 | 15 |
| 1996 | 20 | 34 |
| 1997 | 11 | 45 |
| 1998 | 22 | 63 |
| 1999 | 19 | 74 |
| 2000 | 27 | 89 |
| 2001 | 17 | 103 |
| 2002 | 21 | 155 |
| 2003 | 21 | 220 |
| 2004 | 18 | 224 |
| 2005 | 9 | 229 |
| 2006 | 21 | 279 |
| 2007 | 25 | 310 |
| 2008 | 27 | 370 |
| 2009 | 29 | 354 |
| 2010 | 26 | 384 |
| 2011 | 28 | 398 |
| 2012 | 33 | 443 |
| 2013 | 38 | 395 |
| 2014 | 35 | 516 |
| 2015 | 21 | 496 |
| 2016 | 27 | 461 |
| 2017 | 42 | 461 |
| 2018 | 47 | 559 |
| 2019 | 20 | 552 |
| 2020 | 27 | 612 |
| 2021 | 28 | 837 |
| 2022 | 29 | 988 |
| 2023 | 26 | 1238 |
| 2024 | 16 | 577 |
Mississippi College alumni
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Ted DiBiase Jr
- Occupations
- professional wrestlerfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Theodore Marvin DiBiase Jr. is an American retired professional wrestler and actor. He is best known for his tenure in WWE.
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Phil Bryant
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Dewey Phillip Bryant is an American politician who served as the 64th governor of Mississippi from 2012 to 2020. A member of the Republican Party, he was the 31st lieutenant governor of Mississippi from 2008 to 2012 and 40th state auditor of Mississippi from 1996 to 2008. Bryant was elected governor in 2011, defeating the Democratic nominee Mayor Johnny DuPree of Hattiesburg. He was re-elected in 2015, defeating Democratic nominee Robert Gray.
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Ross Barnett
- Enrolled in Mississippi College
- In 1922 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Ross Robert Barnett was an American politician and segregationist who served as the 53rd governor of Mississippi from 1960 to 1964. He was a Southern Democrat who supported racial segregation.
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Homer Edwin Young
- Occupations
- pastor
- Biography
-
Homer Edwin Young, often called simply Ed Young, is the former senior pastor of the megachurch Second Baptist Church of Houston, Texas. He is father to sons Ed Young, pastor of Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas; Ben Young, at Second Baptist Houston; and Cliff Young, director of Second Films and leader of the Christian folk/pop group Caedmon's Call.
General info
| Alternative names | MC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1826 |
| Motto | Veritas et Virtus Truth and Virtue |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (May - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 566 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 200 South Capitol Street Clinton, Mississippi, 39058 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 28,000 |
| Phone | 6019253000 |