Millsaps College (Millsaps)

Private nonprofit four-year university in Jackson, MS that costs an average of $25,728 a year after financial aid, admits 43% of applicants and graduates 58% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$25,728
Acceptance rate
43%
Graduation rate
58%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$65,503

Private nonprofitMidsize city549 undergraduates

Cost of Millsaps

Total cost of attendance (per year)$61,332
Tuition and fees, in-state$45,570
Housing and food (on campus)$14,370
Books and supplies$650
Average net price after aid$25,728

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$21,781
$30,001–48,000$20,383
$48,001–75,000$24,850
$75,001–110,000$25,177
$110,001+$31,880

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Millsaps's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate43%
Average SAT1,181
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)495–575
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)530–575
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)21–28
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate58%
First-year retention58%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$43,461
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$65,503
Rank in Mississippi (earnings)1st of 16 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$27,000
Typical monthly loan payment$307 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants39%
Students with federal loans57%

Majors and programs at Millsaps

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (35)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations50$45,908$27,000
Accounting and Related Services16——
Applied Mathematics6——
Area Studies1——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology13——
Biology59—$27,000
Chemistry2——
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics3——
Cognitive Science———
Communication and Media Studies8——
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other6——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft1——
Economics4——
Education2——
English Language and Literature7——
Fine and Studio Arts5——
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences3——
History8——
Mathematics6——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other———
Music2——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research———
Neurobiology and Neurosciences19——
Philosophy1——
Philosophy and Religious Studies———
Physics———
Political Science and Government21——
Psychology21——
Public Health1——
Religion/Religious Studies———
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies11——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1——
Sociology8——
Sociology and Anthropology3——
Visual and Performing Arts2——

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Data Analytics———

Master's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations49$71,105—
Accounting and Related Services19——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Data Analytics———

Similar colleges in Mississippi

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Blue Mountain Christian UniversityBlue Mountain$26,30689%$42,093
Tougaloo CollegeTougaloo$20,70260%$41,624
Rust CollegeHolly Springs$13,31449%$35,151
Belhaven UniversityJackson$18,07850%$50,101
William Carey UniversityHattiesburg$13,50760%$46,286
Mississippi Christian UniversityClinton$21,03429%$54,122
Wesley Biblical SeminaryRidgeland———

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About Millsaps

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationJackson, MS
SettingMidsize city
Undergraduates549
Student-to-faculty ratio9 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitemillsaps.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Millsaps's acceptance rate?

Millsaps College admits 43% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students average 1,181 on the SAT.

How much does Millsaps cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $61,332 a year (tuition and fees: $45,570). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $25,728 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $21,781.

How much do Millsaps graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $65,503 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 1st of 16 similar colleges in Mississippi. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($45,908 a year after graduation).

What is Millsaps's graduation rate?

58% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 58% of first-year students return for a second year.