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Mississippi College (MC)
- 200 South Capitol Street
- Clinton, MS 39058
- OPEID College Code: 00241500
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- General Phone: (601) 925-3000
- President: Dr. Lee G. Royce
- Website: www.mc.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 4,467
- College Alias: MC
- College Mascot: Choctaws

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Religious Affiliation
- Southern Baptist
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - MC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- 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 Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 709 | 933 | 1,642 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 453 (64%) | 611 (65%) | 1,064 (65%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 258 (57%) | 284 (46%) | 542 (51%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 61 | 11% |
| ACT ® Exam | 494 | 91% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 460 | 580 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 27 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 45% | 25% | 55% | 99% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,773 | $3,495 | $1,307 | $8,326 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Number in Default | 25 | 10 | 13 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,417 | 1,132 | 854 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $12,494 | $12,288 | $12,058 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,494 | $12,288 | $12,058 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,100 | $5,894 | $5,694 |
| Other Expenses | $2,692 | $2,692 | $2,321 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $22,186 | $21,774 | $20,973 |
| Out of State | $22,186 | $21,774 | $20,973 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,394 | $13,188 | $12,958 |
| Out of State | $13,394 | $13,188 | $12,958 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $13,394 | $13,188 | $12,958 |
| Out of State | $13,394 | $13,188 | $12,958 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Law School | $25,259 | $25,259 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,467 Undergraduate: 2,921 Graduate: 1,012 Professional: 534
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,818 Female: 2,649
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,171 Female: 1,750
- Graduate Gender Male: 340 Female: 672
- Professional Gender Male: 307 Female: 227
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,348 Part-Time: 1,119
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,515 Part-Time: 406
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 308 Part-Time: 704
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 525 Part-Time: 9
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 269 | 6% |
| American Indian | 17 | 0.4% |
| Black | 1,043 | 23% |
| Asian | 43 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 0.5% |
| White | 2,888 | 65% |
| Unknown | 184 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 8 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 878 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 828 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,087 | 24% |
| Ages 25-29 | 780 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 340 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 227 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 248 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 69 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.04% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 691 | 457 | 234 |
| Faculty Status | 177 | 172 | 5 |
| Tenured Faculty | 81 | 81 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 21 | - | 21 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 363 | 165 | 198 |
| Primarily Instruction | 363 | 165 | 198 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 47 | 47 | - |
| Other Professionals | 97 | 94 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 184 | 151 | 33 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 115 | 89 | 26 |
| Skilled Crafts | 11 | 11 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 57 | 50 | 7 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,264 (161) | $62,233 (88) | $51,275 (73) |
| Professor | $71,154 (54) | $69,775 (42) | $75,979 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $56,203 (38) | $57,667 (26) | $53,031 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,234 (42) | $54,245 (12) | $50,030 (30) |
| Instructor | $38,023 (24) | $43,705 (5) | $36,528 (19) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,894 (4) | $57,077 (1) | $62,167 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,077 (1) | $57,077 (1) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $62,250 (2) | - (-) | $62,250 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,084 (165) | $62,058 (89) | $51,258 (76) |
| Professor | $71,154 (54) | $69,775 (42) | $75,979 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $56,203 (38) | $57,667 (26) | $53,031 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,129 (43) | $53,665 (13) | $50,030 (30) |
| Instructor | $39,016 (26) | $43,705 (5) | $37,900 (21) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Coed Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | ||||
| All Athletes | 381 | 267 | 110 | 4 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - | - |
| Basketball | 37 | 23 | 14 | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 40 | 21 | 19 | - |
| Football | 137 | 137 | - | - |
| Golf | 8 | 8 | - | - |
| Soccer | 70 | 38 | 32 | - |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 | - |
| Tennis | 17 | 7 | 10 | - |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 | - |
| Equestrian | 8 | - | 8 | - |
| Table Tennis | 4 | - | - | 4 |
| Coaches Salaries | ||||
| Head Coaches | - | $44,626 | $31,407 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $32,613 | $31,845 | - |
| Coaches | ||||
| All Coaches | 41 | 23 | 17 | 1 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 2 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 | - |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Equestrian | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
| Table Tennis | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 62% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 58% |
| Female | 64% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 44% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| White | 63% |
| Unknown | 100% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 44% |
| 5 Years | 60% |
| 6 Years | 62% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 29 | 14 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | - | 14 |
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