Millsaps College

Millsaps College is a private, religious school in an urban setting in Jackson, MS. Millsaps College was founded in 1890 and now enrolls around 699 students a year, including 665 undergrads. Millsaps College provides on-campus housing for up to 807 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 65% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Millsaps College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Millsaps College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Millsaps College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? Millsaps College has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Millsaps College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Millsaps College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Millsaps College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Millsaps College for Fall 2022 is July 1.

2021 Millsaps College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	70%
Average GPA	3.6
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	12.73%
Tuition	$40,140

Is Millsaps College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what Millsaps College offers and if it might be the right college for you.

Millsaps College Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Millsaps College. Around 70% of applicants get into Millsaps College each year. Out of 2,796 applications received in 2021, 1,952 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Millsaps College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Millsaps College, around 70% return for their sophomore year. Millsaps College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 70%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Millsaps College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Millsaps College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $100.8 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Millsaps College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Millsaps College meets 76.66% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Millsaps College full-time are awarded $38,299 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $32,361 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Millsaps College. Based on this information, how does Millsaps College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Millsaps College a good school for you?

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Where is Millsaps College Located?

Millsaps College is located in the urban setting of Jackson, MS.

If you want to see Millsaps College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 55 to Jackson, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Jackson-Evers International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Millsaps College and Jackson are like without leaving home.

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