Mills College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	705
Student to faculty ratio	8 to 1
Acceptance rate	80%
Students retention rate	62%
On-time graduation rate	64%

Located in Oakland, California, Mills College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that Mills College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Mills College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Mills College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Mills College is 62% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Mills College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$30,950

Cost of attendance at Mills College in 2022 for students from California.

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California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,950

Cost of attendance at Mills College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Mills College received on average $22,278 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$22,278

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	50	38%	$5,121	$256,056
Other Federal Grant	58	45%	$6,049	$350,856
State Grant/Scholarships	53	41%	$7,283	$386,012
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	130	100%	$16,609	$2,159,210
Total Grant & Scholarships	130	100%	$22,278	$2,896,078

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mills College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Mills College students is 64.0%.

64.0%

asian 73.3% 11 students
African American 85.7% 6 students
white 62.5% 40 students
hispanic 60.5% 23 students
Mixed Race 70.0% 7 students

Sport Conferences

Track and Cross Country American Collegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Mills College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mills College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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