Mississippi College

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

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,597
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	49%
Students retention rate	77%
On-time graduation rate	63%

Located in Clinton, Mississippi, Mississippi 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.

Mississippi College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 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 13-to-1, Mississippi College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Mississippi College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

49%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$20,364

Cost of attendance at Mississippi College in 2022 for students from Mississippi.

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

Mississippi's average	$8,409
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,364

Cost of attendance at Mississippi 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.

Mississippi's average	$12,849
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Mississippi College received on average $17,231 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.

$17,231

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	120	29%	$5,045	$605,367
Other Federal Grant	121	29%	$5,318	$643,520
State Grant/Scholarships	169	40%	$2,311	$390,492
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	413	99%	$14,811	$6,116,987
Total Grant & Scholarships	415	99%	$17,231	$7,150,999

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mississippi 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 Mississippi College students is 62.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 69.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.6%.

62.7%

asian 57.1% 4 students
African American 38.1% 40 students
white 70.6% 303 students
hispanic 50.0% 9 students
International Students 55.0% 11 students
Mixed Race 36.4% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Football Gulf South Conference
Baseball Gulf South Conference
Basketball Gulf South Conference
Track and Cross Country Gulf South Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Mississippi 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

Mississippi 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

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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