MILLS COLLEGE
- 5000 MacArthur Blvd
- Oakland, CA 94613
- OPEID College Code: 00123800
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- General Phone: (510) 430-2255
- President: Janet L Holmgren
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 1,501
- College Mascot: Cyclones
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Mills College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Website
- www.mills.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
Accreditation
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
Mills College Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.mills.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | - | 1,519 | 1,519 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | - (-) | 862 (57%) | 862 (57%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | - (-) | 161 (19%) | 161 (19%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 140 | 86% |
| ACT ® Exam | 61 | 38% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 530 | 650 |
| SAT ® Math | 500 | 600 |
| SAT ® Writing | 530 | 630 |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 98%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 68% | 33% | 36% | 96% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,827 | $5,237 | $8,929 | $20,589 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.0% | 4.5% | 1.3% |
| Number in Default | 11 | 19 | 6 |
| Number in Repayment | 362 | 422 | 439 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $36,232 | $35,190 | $33,510 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $36,232 | $35,190 | $33,510 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $36,232 | $35,190 | $33,510 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,300 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,480 | $11,270 | $10,820 |
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,350 | $10,150 | $9,800 |
| Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,140 | $3,100 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,140 | $3,100 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $51,112 | $49,760 | $47,530 |
| In-State | $51,112 | $49,760 | $47,530 |
| Out of State | $51,112 | $49,760 | $47,530 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $51,152 | $49,780 | $47,610 |
| In-State | $51,152 | $49,780 | $47,610 |
| Out of State | $51,152 | $49,780 | $47,610 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $40,802 | $39,630 | $37,810 |
| In-State | $40,802 | $39,630 | $37,810 |
| Out of State | $40,802 | $39,630 | $37,810 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,501 Undergraduate: 921 Graduate: 580
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 111 Female: 1,390
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 0 Female: 921
- Graduate Gender Male: 111 Female: 469
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,375 Part-Time: 126
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 870 Part-Time: 51
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 505 Part-Time: 75
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 36 | 2% |
| American Indian | 12 | 0.8% |
| Black | 157 | 10% |
| Asian | 122 | 8% |
| Hispanic | 175 | 12% |
| White | 615 | 41% |
| Unknown | 384 | 26% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 27 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 311 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 298 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 244 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 266 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 137 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 84 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 70 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 60 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 484 | 314 | 170 |
| Faculty Status | 187 | 99 | 88 |
| Tenured Faculty | 77 | 72 | 5 |
| Graduate Assistants | 104 | - | 104 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 181 | 93 | 88 |
| Primarily Instruction | 181 | 93 | 88 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 54 | 51 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 143 | 90 | 53 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 106 | 80 | 26 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 56 | 38 | 18 |
| Skilled Crafts | 6 | 6 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 34 | 32 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $100,482 (93) | $109,144 (35) | $95,256 (58) |
| Professor | $121,119 (48) | $124,681 (23) | $117,841 (25) |
| Associate Professor | $92,138 (23) | $95,877 (5) | $91,100 (18) |
| Assistant Professor | $65,985 (18) | $70,831 (6) | $63,562 (12) |
| Lecturer | $58,125 (2) | - (-) | $58,125 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $100,482 (93) | $109,144 (35) | $95,256 (58) |
| Professor | $121,119 (48) | $124,681 (23) | $117,841 (25) |
| Associate Professor | $92,138 (23) | $95,877 (5) | $91,100 (18) |
| Assistant Professor | $65,985 (18) | $70,831 (6) | $63,562 (12) |
| Lecturer | $58,125 (2) | - (-) | $58,125 (2) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 62% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | - |
| Female | 62% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 54% |
| Asian | 79% |
| Hispanic | 93% |
| White | 61% |
| Unknown | 33% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 54% |
| 5 Years | 60% |
| 6 Years | 62% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 6 | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 11 | 6 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
Mills College Reviews
1 Review Submitted For Mills College
- Reviewed on: March 24, 2012
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- You should consider if you want to be at all women's college for four years. I have enjoyed it and have found the atmosphere here very empowering. The financial aid packages available help offset some of the stress I felt over paying for college.
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
