Millsaps College

Overview

Millsaps College is a Comprehensive institution located in Jackson, MS, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1701 North State Street
Jackson, MS  39210-0001
United States

Contact Dr. Robert Alexander
Vice President of Enrollment and Communications
Email: admissions@millsaps.edu
Phone: 601-974-1050
Fax: 601-974-1059

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
European Studies
Latin American Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages
Spanish
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Cognitive Science
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Philosophy And Religious Studies Related
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics
Political Science And Government
Sociology And Anthropology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Fine/studio Arts
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,276

Applied

2,093

Accepted

807

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,450

Females Applied

1,195

Females Accepted

49%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,826

Males Applied

898

Males Accepted

49%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.68

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 One recommendation Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs	Interview
Other requirements:	Secondary school report

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 1st	March 15th	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	January 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 15th	January 15th
Transfer	July 1st	March 15th	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	609	560	660
SAT Math	594	550	660
ACT Composite	25	22	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

37,290

Fees

2,620

Full-time student fees

13,730

Room & board

7,680

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

34,823

Avg. Financial Aid Package

35,521

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

26,628

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,671

Avg. Loan Aid

24,511

Avg. Grant Aid

28,403

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

77%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

20%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

807

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

56%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.2%
Black or African American	16.48%
White or Caucasian	66.29%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.12%
Asian	3.35%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.12%
Other	2.48%

Gender

Male (50.93%)

Female (49.07%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	89%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Major Madness, Homecoming and Project Midtown

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Campus Ministry Team, Student Body Association, SAPS (Campus Programming Board), Inter-fraternity/Panhellenic Councils and intramural sports

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
self-defense education, lighted pathways

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Fencing		No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Fencing		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

110

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 85

Part-time - 25