Mississippi College

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School Description

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Mississippi College, governed by a Board of Trustees elected by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, is a private, co-educational, comprehensive university of liberal arts and sciences and professional studies dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence. Founded in 1826, Mississippi College is the oldest institution of higher learning and the largest private university in the state of Mississippi. As a Christian institution, Mississippi College values the integration of faith and learning throughout the educational process.

Consistent with its Baptist heritage and relationship to the Convention, Mississippi College provides a quality Christian education for its student population. Students select the university because of the quality of its academic programs, Christian environment, and location. The university strives to recruit students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, and church/community involvement. The majority of students come from Mississippi and other southeastern states.

Mississippi College stimulates the intellectual development of its students through the liberal arts and sciences and concentrated study in specialized fields, including pre-professional and professional programs. Furthermore, the university environment promotes the spiritual, social, emotional, and physical development of its students and encourages them to utilize their skills, talents, and abilities as they pursue meaningful careers, life-long learning, and service to God and others. The university emphasizes those undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs which offer opportunities for service. Additionally, the university reflects its responsibility of service to the community through a variety of learning opportunities and numerous cultural enrichment experiences.

Mississippi College is committed to excellence and innovation in teaching and learning. The university seeks to employ and retain faculty who are dedicated to teaching/learning and advising students, who support and engage in scholarship and creative activities that advance knowledge, and who seek to continue their own professional development. The university also seeks to employ and retain staff and administrators who are equally dedicated to supporting these efforts. Furthermore, the university selects employees who reflect Christian values and a commitment to service. Mississippi College is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with Title VII and applicable exemptions.

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Mississippi College

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Mississippi College, also known as MC, is a private Christian university located in Clinton, Mississippi. Mississippi College comprises the main campus in Clinton, as well as satellite campuses in Brandon and Madison, Mississippi, and the Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson. It is the oldest college in the state of Mississippi and the second-oldest Baptist affiliated university in the world.

Mississippi College has been included in the U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges", the New York Times "Best Buys in College" and the Barron's "Best Buys in College Education".

Accolades

  • For 13 consecutive years, MC has been selected on the Honor Roll of Character Building Institutions as selected by the John Templeton Foundation.
  • MC ranks in the top 2.5% in the field of education, top 3.5% in the non-sciences, and the top 17% in the sciences.
  • 85% acceptance rate into medical school. This includes students who have, or are working toward, a Masters when they are accepted. This acceptance rate is more than twice the national average according to the Association of American Medical Colleges for 1997-1998.
  • 76% acceptance rate into dental school for the past five years has been. MC has supplied 16% of the dental students to the University Medical Center during that period of time.
  • With less than 5% of the total student population in the state, Mississippi College has averaged MC students filling more than 10% of the medical school class at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine for the past five years.
  • MC ranks #19 in the nation in the number of undergraduate students who have pursued and have been awarded doctoral degrees in all fields.

Historical overview

Mississippi College, originally known as Hampstead Academy, received its first charter, signed by Governor David Holmes, on January 24, 1826. The name was changed to Mississippi Academy in 1827 at the request of the Board of Trustees.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Southern Baptist
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Choctaws

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
2,367
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
95%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 12,058
Students Receiving Aid:
96%
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Admissions

Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 95%
Part-Time 5%
Men vs. Women
Women 53%
Men 47%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 77%
African-American 20%
Other 3%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 73%
Out-of-State 27%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Mississippi 73%
Louisiana 9%
Alabama 5%
Tennessee 4%
Florida 2%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 50%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (American Southwest Conference)
Basketball (American Southwest Conference)
Baseball (American Southwest Conference)
Track (American Southwest Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 12,058    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 11,400    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 658    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,160 24%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,046 47%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 8,144 93%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,517 47%  
Any Aid:
  96%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 57% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 12%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 520, Math: 500
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 620, Math: 620
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 81%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 20, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 26, Verbal: 27, Math: 25

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

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

Degree Programs at Mississippi College

Bachelor's Level Majors

Photos

  • Mississippi College logo
    Mississippi College logo [source]
  • In 2004, MC adopted the phrase 'A Christian University' to reflect both its' university status and Christian beliefs.
    In 2004, MC adopted the phrase 'A Christian University' to reflect both its' university status and Christian beliefs. [source]
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