MILLSAPS COLLEGE

  • 1701 N State St
  • Jackson, MS 39210
  • OPEID College Code: 00241400
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  • General Phone: (601) 974-1000
  • President: Dr. Robert Pearigen
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 1,117
  • College Mascot: Majors
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Millsaps College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security

Millsaps College provides an ideal atmosphere for learning, with one teacher for every 10 students and an average class size of 15. Associated with the United Methodist Church, and located on 100 beautiful acres in the heart of Mississippi's capital of Jackson - a progressive southern city of nearly half a million population - Millsaps is home to nearly 1,100 students from 27 states and 24 countries. Our students have intellectual firepower, and know they will be taught by faculty who are as serious about learning as they are.

 
    Student Services
  • 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
  • ROTC
  • Army
    Religious Affiliation
  • United Methodist
    Mission Statement
  • 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.
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
  • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
  • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
  • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Millsaps College Campus Map
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
  • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
  • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
  • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
  • Required
  • TOEFL
  • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants7126361,348
Number Granted Admission (%)530 (74%)462 (73%)992 (74%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)166 (31%)117 (25%)283 (29%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam10437%
ACT ® Exam25490%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading510640
SAT ® Math520640
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2329
ACT ® English2331
ACT ® Math2128
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 Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving52%20%28%99%
Avg Amount Receiving$7,013$5,406$1,552$17,821
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)4.8%4.5%1.2%
Number in Default1094
Number in Repayment206197326
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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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$26,240$24,754$23,352
In-State Tuition and Fees$26,240$24,754$23,352
Out of State Tuition and Fees$26,240$24,754$23,352
Books and Supplies$1,050$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,252$8,800$8,368
Other Expenses$1,750$1,500$1,740
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$38,292$36,054$34,460
In-State$38,292$36,054$34,460
Out of State$38,292$36,054$34,460
Off Campus
In-District$27,290$25,754$24,352
In-State$27,290$25,754$24,352
Out of State$27,290$25,754$24,352
Off Campus with Family
In-District$27,290$25,754$24,352
In-State$27,290$25,754$24,352
Out of State$27,290$25,754$24,352
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.
 BachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree5-
Biology Degree23-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree615
Business Administration Degree5448
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree7-
 
Education
Education Degree7-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree13-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
European Civilization Studies Degree--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree1-
German Language and Literature Degree--
Spanish Language and Literature Degree4-
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree4-
 
History
History Degree11-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree4-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree5-
Religious Studies Degree8-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree5-
Geology and Earth Science Degree6-
Physics Degree2-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree29-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration Degree1-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology Degree11-
Economics Degree3-
Political Science Degree13-
Sociology Degree2-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History Degree2-
Drama Degree5-
Fine Studio Arts Degree2-
Music Degree1-
Art Studies Degree1-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,117
  • Undergraduate: 1,017 Graduate: 100
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 571 Female: 546
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 510 Female: 507
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 61 Female: 39
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 1,043 Part-Time: 74
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 998 Part-Time: 19
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 45 Part-Time: 55
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien242%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown182%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1870.6%
Ages 18-1946141%
Ages 20-2143139%
Ages 22-2412711%
Ages 25-29474%
Ages 30-34161%
Ages 35-3980.7%
Ages 40-49131%
Ages 50-6530.3%
Age Over 6540.4%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees35331043
Faculty Status1189523
Tenured Faculty6363-
Graduate Assistants24-24
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1189523
Primarily Instruction1159520
Primarily Research3-3
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial13121
Other Professionals1059510
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1171089
Clerical And Secretarial44368
Skilled Crafts99-
Service and/or Maintenance51501
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$64,801 (95)$67,929 (53)$60,854 (42)
Professor$84,778 (26)$85,142 (17)$84,090 (9)
Associate Professor$60,844 (35)$62,807 (20)$58,226 (15)
Assistant Professor$53,008 (31)$56,042 (16)$49,773 (15)
Instructor$59,690 (3)- (-)$59,690 (3)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$64,801 (95)$67,929 (53)$60,854 (42)
Professor$84,778 (26)$85,142 (17)$84,090 (9)
Associate Professor$60,844 (35)$62,807 (20)$58,226 (15)
Assistant Professor$53,008 (31)$56,042 (16)$49,773 (15)
Instructor$59,690 (3)- (-)$59,690 (3)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes31222191
Unduplicated Athletes30621690
Baseball4242-
Basketball331914
Football114114-
Golf954
Soccer552827
Softball14-14
Tennis17710
Track and Field, X-Country1367
Volleyball15-15
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$49,179$27,357
Assistant Coaches-$23,047$3,167
 
Coaches
All Coaches362214
Baseball55-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches44-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Football88-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches77-
Golf211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, X-Country211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 78%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students66%
 
By Gender
Male64%
Female67%
 
By Race
American Indian33%
Black65%
Asian56%
Hispanic-
White68%
Unknown-
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less59%
5 Years63%
6 Years66%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary64
On Campus
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary66
Vehicle Theft5-
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