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Mississippi College

Mississippi College is a medium, private institution located in Clinton, ms. Founded in 1826, Mississippi College offers undergraduate degrees in 102 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 2,098 undergraduates
cost $21,098 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Mississippi College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 40.0%
SAT score average 1190
ACT score average 24
Average high school GPA 3.68
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Mississippi College is known for one of its top majors: Biology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Law and Legal Studies
Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Biology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Law
Educational Administration and Supervision
Curriculum and Instruction
Special Education and Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $21,098
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,818
Books & supplies $1,700
Other expenses $4,811
Cost of attendance* $39,427
Average financial aid package $20,147
Estimated cost $19,280 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $21,098
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,818
Books & supplies $1,700
Other expenses $4,811
Cost of attendance* $39,427
Average financial aid package $20,147
Estimated cost $19,280 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Mississippi College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,098, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

3,946

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
39%
African American %
10%
Hispanic American %
2%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
47%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Mississippi College, students love their Baptist Student Union. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 200 South Capitol Street, Clinton, MS 39058
phone 601-925-3000
address www.mc.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Baptist student union

Nenamoosha social tribe

Laguna social tribe

Civitan service club

Shawreth service club

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Mississippi College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Mississippi College?

Mississippi College is located in Clinton, ms.

What is the acceptance rate at Mississippi College? 

The acceptance rate for Mississippi College is 40%.

What’s the average GPA for Mississippi College?

The average high school GPA for Mississippi College students was 3.68.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Mississippi College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Mississippi College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $157,708.

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