Millsaps College: Statistics

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# 4194 of 14,131 In the World
# 1167 of 2,597 In North America
# 1092 of 2,496 In the United States
# 11 of 18 In Mississippi
# 3 of 5 In Jackson, MS
# 1723 of 99 For Library and Information science
Top 1-3 For 12 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

43%

Enrollment

2,055

Average SAT

1,088

Average ACT

25

Avg. cost to attend

$27,737 /y

Aid receiving

86%

Undergraduates

549

Graduates

44

Male:Female Ratio

55:45

Religion

United Methodist

Type

Privatenot-for-profit

Highest Degree

Master's degree

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Millsaps College has an acceptance rate of 43% and is among the top 1% 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 43% 43% 43%
Applicants 2,340 973 1,283
Admissions 1,009 459 550
Freshmen enrolled full time 179 110 69

Admissions requirements

Secondary school GPA 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 record Considered but not required
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended
TOEFL Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

â–  White 59%
â–  Nonresident Alien 3%
â–  Asian 3%
â–  Hispanic 6%
â–  Black or African American 23%
â–  Two or more races 1%
â–  Unknown 4%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Millsaps College.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Millsaps College majors

Millsaps College has granted 128 bachelor's degrees across 17 programs, and 39 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Millsaps College.

Major Bachelor Master
Business Administration and Management, General 34 29
Accounting 12 10
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 20 -
Neuroscience 10 -
Psychology, General 9 -
Biochemistry 8 -
Communication and Media Studies, Other 7 -
Fine & Studio Arts, General 5 -
Political Science and Government, General 5 -
Creative Writing 4 -
English Language and Literature, General 3 -
History, General 3 -
Mathematics, General 3 -
Sociology and Anthropology 2 -
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General 1 -
Education, General 1 -
Spanish Language and Literature 1 -
Grand Total 128 39

Publications & Citations

Millsaps College has published 852 scientific papers with 15,432 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.

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18 Notable alumni

Patricia Ann Lamkin

1. Patricia Ann Lamkin

1963-2018 (aged 55)
writer
Patricia Ann Lamkin was an American playwright, singer, songwriter, musician, actor, writer and editor.
William Nathaniel Thomas

2. William Nathaniel Thomas

1892-1971 (aged 79)
Christian minister military officer
William Nathaniel Thomas was a US Navy chief of chaplains, described by one historian as "one of the most distinguished Chaplains ever to serve in the US Navy." Born in Mississippi and entering the navy in 1918, he became a rear admiral and was a chief of chaplains of the United States Navy (1945–1949). He was chaplain aboard the USS...
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William C. Lamar

3. William C. Lamar

lawyer
William Chadwick Lamar is an American attorney who served as the United States Attorney for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi from 2017 to 2021.
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James K. Vardaman, Jr

4. James K. Vardaman, Jr

1894-1972 (aged 78)
lawyer
James Kimble Vardaman Jr. was an American lawyer who served as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors from 1946 to 1958. He was a US Navy captain during World War II, and political aide to President Harry S. Truman. Before the war, he had worked as bank counselor in Missouri.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names Millsaps
Founded 1890
Motto Ad ExcellentiamToward Excellence
Colors purple, white
Academic calendar August to May (August - December; January-May. Also Summer Session (June-July)
Total staff 228
Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address 1701 North State Street Jackson, Mississippi, 39210 United States
City Population 154,000
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