Mills College

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Mills College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Mills College's admissions stats.

Mills College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	27%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Waitlist	No

Mills College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Mills College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	November 15	February 1

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Applying Early to Mills College?

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Mills College does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. Mills College will release EA admissions decisions no later than February 1.

➡️ Find a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Mills College Admissions

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Is Mills College Difficult To Get Into?

Getting into Mills College is moderately difficult. Mills College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Mills College accepted 80% of students, around 676 from the 848 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Mills College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Mills College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Mills College

Mills College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Mills College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Mills College

Curious about the factors that are considered by Mills College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Academic GPA	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Class Rank	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Mills College for more information on admission factors.

Mills College Application Requirements

To apply to Mills College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Mills College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview		√
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Other Requirements	√			college transcripts
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Mills College?

Students admitted to Mills College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 33% submitted a class rank. At Mills College 27% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 54% were in the top 25% and 84% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Mills College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	18%
3.75 and 3.99	21%
3.50 and 3.74	21%
3.25 and 3.49	19%
3.00 and 3.24	11%
2.50 and 2.9	10%
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Mills College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Mills College considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Mills College is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

What is a Good SAT Score for Mills College?

What is a Good ACT Score for Mills College?

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More Information on Transferring to Mills College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Mills College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Mills College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Mills College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Mills College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Mills College.

Does Mills College accept transfer credits?

✅ Mills College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Mills College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Mills College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Mills College?

❌ No, Mills College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Mills College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Mills College is 80%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Mills College?

❌ Mills College does not offer early decision.

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