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Mills College, established as the Young Ladies seminary in 1852 at Benicia, was renamed Mills Seminary after being taken over by Susan and Cyrus Mills. It was not until 1885 that the institution was given its current name. Located in Oakland, California, the college is a private, non-profit, liberal art, women’s institution. The U.S News and World Reports ranked the college fourth among the top notch colleges of the West. More than 1000 students enroll in Mills every year.
The College offers more degree programs than most colleges of the same size. In addition to several undergraduate courses, students are allowed to create their own majors. The most popular areas of study in Mills College are business, creative writing, book art, music, English and dance, among others.
Nicknamed Cyclones, the college participates in intercollegiate sports including cross-country, rowing, soccer and tennis. It belongs to the Pacific – 10 Conference and is also a member of the NCAA division III.
The campus of Mills College is in Oakland, CA, which is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Mills College include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Mills College is known for its programs in music, art studies, drama and performing arts, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 590.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Mills College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, Mills College had 1,446 students enrolled (1,287 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are female.
Mills College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Mills College values student athletics, and belongs to the California Pacific Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Mills College
5000 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94613
General Phone: (510) 430-2255
http://www.mills.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 121 | creative writing, English, political science, social studies, economics, women's studies, minority and gender studies, English literature, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 94 | early childhood education, secondary teaching, educational administration, teacher ed, educational admin and supervision, education courses, early childhood special ed, art education |
| Business and Management | 50 | managerial economics |
| Music | 30 | various music studies, music, music performance, music theory and composition |
| Medicine | 24 | pre-med |
| Therapy and Counseling | 24 | psychology |
| Family and Social Work | 22 | public policy analysis, child development |
| Science | 21 | biology, biopsychology, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 19 | art studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 16 | various nursing |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 12 | dance |
| Fine Arts | 7 | art history and criticism |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 6 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 3 | multimedia |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Mills College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 194 | 36 |
| Master's degree | 182 | 15 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 58 | 8 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 16 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 6 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Mills College had a total enrollment of 1,446 students (1,287 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 65% |
| Graduate | 35% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 22% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 71% |
| Washington | 4% |
| State unknown | 3% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
Mills College offers campus housing for 650 of its 1,287 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Oakland, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,416 | 776 | 55% | 202 | 26% |
| Women | 1,416 | 776 | 55% | 202 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 520 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 32% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 35,190 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 35,190 |
| Room and board | $ 11,270 |
| Room charge | $ 6,030 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,240 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Mills College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 123800)
Mills College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $122,956 | 26 | $119,033 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $95,877 | 16 | $91,184 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $66,982 | 12 | $66,916 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $69,885 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $107,194 | 59 | $96,267 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Managerial Economics
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Intermedia/Multimedia
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biopsychology
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mills College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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