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Millsaps College

Millsaps

Jackson, Mississippi 39210

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Small & IntimateUrbanPrivateSTEM StrongClose Faculty Access

Known for biology — close-knit campus

Millsaps College is a private institution in Jackson with particular strength in biology and business.

A small campus of 580 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,848 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,291.

Established
1890
Motto
Ad Excellentiam
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The Millsaps Major
Type
Private liberal arts college
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

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49%Acceptance
SAT Avg
580Students
9:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
$53,848Earnings 10yr
$25,291Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Millsaps College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate49.0%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

49.0%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$43,815
Room & Board$14,210
Books & Supplies$650
Total Cost of Attendance$61,025
Average Net Price$25,291
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,651
$30–48K$20,231
$48–75K$26,671
$75–110K$26,007
$110K+$32,686

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,291

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

38.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (35)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
580
Gender Split
46% / 54%
Women / Men
First Generation
17%
Pell Grant Recipients
36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 57%
Black 27%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 3%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.5%
Freshman Retention73.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,137
8 Years$54,296
10 Years$53,848

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$50,400
Men
$58,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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