PrivateSuburban

Mississippi College

Clinton, Mississippi 39058

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Suburban

Known for health sciences

Mississippi College is a private institution in Clinton with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1120, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.4K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,485 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,911.

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49%Acceptance

1120SAT Avg

2,423Students

14:1Student:Faculty

63%Grad Rate

$47,485Earnings 10yr

$20,911Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate48.9%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24

1926

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$21,698

Room & Board$12,700

Books & Supplies$1,800

Total Cost of Attendance$39,167

Average Net Price$20,911

Median Debt at Graduation$22,500

Monthly Payment (10yr)$239

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,767

$30–48K$17,892

$48–75K$22,204

$75–110K$24,054

$110K+$22,565

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

65.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

5.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,759

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (102)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

80%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

2,423

Gender Split

59% / 41%

Women / Men

First Generation

26%

Pell Grant Recipients

26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 69%

Black 18%

Hispanic 4%

Asian 3%

Two+ 2%

Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate62.8%

Freshman Retention80.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,011

10 Years$47,485

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

87Low

Estimated from MS state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

New Orleanspop. 380K

165 mi(286 min)

Nashvillepop. 690K

333 mi(577 min)

Houstonpop. 2.3M

347 mi(601 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSY New Orleans162 mi

MEM Memphis188 mi

BHM Birmingham224 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1260 mi · ~36h 24m drive

New York, NY1073 mi · ~31h drive

Hartford, CT1168 mi · ~33h 45m drive

Providence, RI1228 mi · ~35h 29m drive

Albany, NY1151 mi · ~33h 15m drive

Syracuse, NY1069 mi · ~30h 53m drive

Rochester, NY1018 mi · ~29h 25m drive

Buffalo, NY960 mi · ~27h 44m drive

Philadelphia, PA994 mi · ~28h 43m drive

Pittsburgh, PA801 mi · ~23h 8m drive

Harrisburg, PA926 mi · ~26h 45m drive

Newark, NJ1066 mi · ~30h 48m drive

Washington, DC872 mi · ~25h 11m drive

Baltimore, MD905 mi · ~26h 9m drive

Atlanta, GA358 mi · ~10h 21m drive

Charlotte, NC580 mi · ~16h 45m drive

Raleigh, NC710 mi · ~20h 31m drive

Miami, FL762 mi · ~22h 1m drive

Orlando, FL594 mi · ~17h 10m drive

Tampa, FL559 mi · ~16h 9m drive

Nashville, TN333 mi · ~9h 37m drive

New Orleans, LA165 mi · ~4h 46m drive

Richmond, VA813 mi · ~23h 29m drive

Chicago, IL676 mi · ~19h 32m drive

Detroit, MI797 mi · ~23h 1m drive

Minneapolis, MN888 mi · ~25h 39m drive

St. Louis, MO435 mi · ~12h 34m drive

Kansas City, MO524 mi · ~15h 8m drive

Indianapolis, IN564 mi · ~16h 18m drive

Columbus, OH666 mi · ~19h 14m drive

Cleveland, OH792 mi · ~22h 53m drive

Milwaukee, WI751 mi · ~21h 42m drive

Dallas, TX378 mi · ~10h 55m drive

Houston, TX347 mi · ~10h 1m drive

Austin, TX460 mi · ~13h 17m drive

San Antonio, TX524 mi · ~15h 8m drive

Los Angeles, CA1613 mi · ~46h 36m drive

San Francisco, CA1844 mi · ~53h 16m drive

San Diego, CA1559 mi · ~45h 2m drive

Seattle, WA1975 mi · ~57h 3m drive

Portland, OR1944 mi · ~56h 10m drive

Denver, CO964 mi · ~27h 51m drive

Phoenix, AZ1262 mi · ~36h 27m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1326 mi · ~38h 18m drive

Honolulu, HI4167 mi · ~120h 23m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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$100-180/night

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