Description

For over 150 years, Mills College has been a leading liberal arts institution in the West. Mills is traditionally a women’s college, and while undergraduate admissions are still restricted to women, the school’s graduate studies are open to men as well.

At Mills, you can choose from more than 40 undergraduate concentrations. The school’s academic offerings are quite diverse, with especially renowned programs in performing and visual arts as well as in ethnic studies and natural sciences.

The graduate school has more than a dozen degree programs in traditional subjects like Mathematics and Public Policy, as well as unusual ones like Infant Mental Health and Book Art.

Mills College is committed to sustainability. Its eco-friendly campus includes state-of-the-art architecture, landscape maintenance, lake restoration and recycling. Combining these efforts with a general attitude of environmental justice, Mills hopes to reach a sustainable future.

Diversity and social justice are also key components of student life at Mills. The school promotes diversity on campus through school-sponsored events, student diversity programs, and a comprehensive nondiscrimination policy. Regardless of your race, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disabilities, you can be certain to find acceptance at Mills College.

Quick Facts

Location

Southwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Private

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Cyclones

Website

www.mills.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$36,232

Out-of-State Tuition

$36,232

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

1,501

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
969
Freshman Class
161
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
1,501

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
64%
Graduate
36%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
69%
Out-of-State
31%

Gender of Students

Women
100%
Men
0%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
10%
Asian
8%
Caucasian
41%
Latino
11%
Other
30%

Students State Origin

California
69%
Oregon
3%
Hawaii
3%
Nevada
1%
Washington
1%
Other
23%

International Students

International
2%
Domestic
98%