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Millsaps College

1701 N State St, Jackson, MS 39210

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Millsaps College School Description

Millsaps College is dedicated to academic excellence, to open inquiry and free expression, to the exploration of faith to inform vocation, and to the innovative shaping of the social, economic, and cultural progress of our region.

Millsaps College provides an ideal atmosphere for learning, with one teacher for every 11 students and an average class size of 15. Associated with the United Methodist Church, Millsaps is home to nearly 1,200 students from 32 states and 18 countries. Our students have intellectual firepower and know they will be taught by faculty who are as serious about learning as they are.

Millsaps College has long sought to create programs that set the College apart from ordinary institutions. We have done this by constantly making and reinforcing the connection between academic pursuits and the real world. Students are embraced and engaged the moment they set foot on campus. They each play an active role in shaping their own education and their future.

Millsaps’ home is Jackson, Mississippi, a great Southern college town. Because Jackson is the state capital as well as Mississippi’s largest city, there’s always plenty to see, hear, and do. But because it’s Mississippi, Jackson is a laid back and welcoming city with a warm and friendly small-town feel.

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Millsaps College

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Millsaps College is a private liberal arts college in Jackson, Mississippi, supported by the United Methodist Church. The college was founded by a Confederate veteran, Major Reuben Webster Millsaps in 1889-90 by the donation of the college's land and $50,000. Dr. William Belton Murrah was the college's first president, and Bishop Charles Betts Galloway of the United Methodist Church organized the college's early fund-raising efforts. Both men now have halls named in their honor. Major Millsaps and his wife are interred in a tomb near the center of campus.

Academics

Despite its religious affiliation, the curriculum is secular. The writing-intensive core curriculum requires each student to compile an acceptable portfolio of written work before completion of the sophomore year. Candidates for an undergraduate degree must also pass oral and written comprehensive exams in their major field of study. These exams last up to three hours, and may cover any required or elective course offered by the major department. Unacceptable performance on comprehensive exams will prevent a candidate from receiving a degree, even if all course work has been completed. "Comps" are usually associated with graduate degree requirements, so their inclusion at the undergraduate level is a source of pride (and possibly pressure) for Millsaps students.

Millsaps offers B.S., B.A., B.B.A., M.B.A. and MAcc degrees and corresponding programs. Millsaps sends large numbers of graduates to graduate schools, law school, and medical school.

The current undergraduate population is around 1100 students on a 103 acre (417,000 m²) campus near downtown Jackson, Mississippi. The student to faculty ratio is 11:1 with an average class size around 15 students. Millsaps offers 29 majors and 26 minors, plus a self-designed major, along with a multitude of study abroad and internship opportunities. Millsaps employs 91 full-time faculty members. Of those, 99 percent of tenure-track faculty hold a Ph.D. or the terminal degree in their field. The professors on the tenure track have the highest degree in their field. The college offers research partnerships for undergraduate students, and a variety of Study Abroad programs. Millsaps reports that 45% of their student body comes from outside Mississippi; a large portion of out-of-state students are from neighboring Louisiana. Millsaps is home to nearly 1,200 students from 33 states and territories plus 18 countries. The college also offers a Continuing Education program and the Community Enrichment Series for adults in the Jackson area.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
United Methodist
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Majors

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,085
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 23,352
Students Receiving Aid:
100%
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Admissions

Selectivity:
Selective
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Millsaps College Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Millsaps College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 52%
Men 48%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 82%
African-American 11%
Other 3%
Asian 3%
Hispanic 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 62%
In-State 38%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Mississippi 38%
Louisiana 33%
Tennessee 7%
Florida 6%
Texas 5%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 83%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference)
Basketball (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference)
Track (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference)

Millsaps College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 23,352    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 21,900    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,452    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,589 23%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,649 34%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 12,421 100%  
Student Loans:
 $ 6,312 56%  
Any Aid:
   100%  

Millsaps College Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 77% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 41%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 550, Math: 540
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 670, Math: 650
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 90%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 24, Math: 21
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 29, Verbal: 32, Math: 27

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Millsaps College

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duhmoomoo.
duhmoomoo.

Question: what's the best college in mississippi?

this could be any from private to public. usm, miss state, ole miss, millsaps, jackson state, william carey, alcorn, delta state, valley state, MUW, belhaven, rust, tougaloo, etc.
9 months ago
Alawex12
Alawex12

Best Answer

Definitely Millsaps College. It's the only Mississippi school listed in Loren Pope's book "Colleges That Change Lives."
Chad S
Chad S

Question: Information on Millsaps College?

I've looked at Princeton Review, but any other information woulud be great.
31 months ago
lytning747
lytni...

Best Answer

Being a current Senior at Millsaps College, you can ask whatever. I'm not sure what information you're looking for about Millsaps, but I can assure you it's a great college, but please ask if you would like an answer to a specific question
Louis B
Louis B

Question: Information about Millsaps College in Jackson MS?

Any information would be helpful - academic level, campus life, party scene, etc. Thanks : )
32 months ago
internationalspy
inter...

Best Answer

Millsaps is a reasonably well-respected college. It's a small, private, Methodist college. Like most similar schools, there are plenty of parties for the student who wants to find them. But, be warned, only half the people in America who start college actually earn degrees. Too much partying and too little studying cause too many college students to end up owing money on college loans but not having a degree to show for it. Have fun in college but keep your focus on getting the education you need.
vbrink
vbrink

Question: Can anyone tell me about Millsaps College in Jackson, MS?

Thanks! My daughter is interested in attending MC. What can you tell me about it (academically - socially)? Thanks
36 months ago
pater47
pater47

Best Answer

It's a private Methodist college across the street from my office. Anything in particular you need? It's an attractive campus. Academically, it's tougher than most. Socially, I wouldn't really know. http://www.millsaps.edu/

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