Overview

Mississippi Christian University is a University institution located in Clinton, MS, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Box 4026
200 South Capitol Street
Clinton, MS  39058-0001
United States

Contact Mr. William Kyle Brantley
Director of Admissions
Email: enrollment-services@mc.edu
Phone: 601-925-7634
Fax: 601-925-3950

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biomedical Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies	×
Finance, General	×
Management Information Systems, General	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General	×
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Mass Communication/media Studies	×
Political Communication	×	×
Public Relations/image Management	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Sports Communication	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Computer Science	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Adult And Continuing Education And Teaching	×	×
Art Teacher Education	×
Biology Teacher Education	×
Chemistry Teacher Education	×
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
General Literature	×
Writing, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other	×
French Language And Literature	×
Language Interpretation And Translation	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-nursing Studies	×
Pre-occupational Therapy Studies	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal	×
Legal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Physics	×
Chemistry, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Health Policy Analysis	×
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration	×
Homeland Security	×	×
Securities Services Administration/management	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Religious/sacred Music	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics	×
Commercial Photography	×
Digital Arts	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Graphic Design	×
Interior Design	×
Keyboard Instruments	×
Music Theory And Composition	×
Music, General	×
Painting	×
Sculpture	×
Voice And Opera	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,121

Applied

1,785

Accepted

2,583

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,346

Females Applied

1,117

Females Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

775

Males Applied

668

Males Accepted

86%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	-	22	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

22,000

Private

Fees

3,600

Full-time student fees

13,320

Room & board

7,760

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

33,221

Avg. Financial Aid Package

33,685

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

9,260

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

2,222

Avg. Loan Aid

4,025

Avg. Grant Aid

1,944

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

100%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

81%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,583

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

20%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.43%
Black or African American	12.61%
White or Caucasian	73.55%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.09%
Asian	2.17%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.04%
Two or more races	2%
Other	0.68%

Gender

Male (40.53%)

Female (59.47%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	70%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Follies, Swerve and Lighting of the Quad

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:
Laguna Social Tribe, Kissimee Social Tribe, Multicultural Student Assoication, Baptist Student Union and Fellowship of Christian Athletes

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

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton	No	No	No
Baseball	No	Division 2
Basketball	No	Division 2
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Rock Climbing	No	No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Skiing (cross-country)	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No	No
Soccer	No	Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis	No	Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton	No	No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	Division 2	No
Bowling	No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 2	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Rock Climbing	No	No
Rowing	No	No
Skiing (cross-country)	No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No
Soccer	No	Division 2
Softball	No	Division 2	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis	No	Division 2	No
Track And Field	No	Division 2	No
Volleyball	No	Division 2	No
Water Polo	No	No

Faculty

351

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 178

Part-time - 173

Male - 158

Female - 182