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The campus of Mills College is in Oakland, California, 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, and liberal arts.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 600. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Mills College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Mills College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, the school had 1,372 students enrolled (1,312 full-time equivalent). Mills College has a large minority student population. 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 values student athletics, and belongs to the Pacific-10 Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Mills College
5000 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94613
General Phone: (510) 430-2255
Admissions Phone: (800) 876-4557
Financial Aid Phone: (510) 430-2000
http://www.mills.edu
Mills College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 130 | creative writing, English, political science, social studies, women's studies, history, minority and gender studies, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 54 | teacher ed, educational administration, early childhood education, education courses, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Art Studies | 25 | art studies |
| Music | 16 | music theory and composition, various music studies, music, music performance |
| Family And Social Work | 13 | child development, public policy analysis |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | psychology |
| Medicine | 10 | pre-med |
| Business And Management | 9 | managerial economics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 9 | dance, drama |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer and info science, computer support |
| Science | 8 | biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, biology, chemistry |
| Fine Arts | 5 | art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 4 | multimedia |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Media | 2 | communication studies, mass communication |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Mills College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 183 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 118 | 14 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 11 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, Mills College had a total enrollment of 1,372 students (1,312 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 61% |
| Graduate | 39% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 38% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Other Races | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 65% |
| Oregon | 5% |
| Washington | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
Mills College offers campus housing for 503 of its 1,312 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 781 | 604 | 77% | 203 | 34% |
| Women | 781 | 604 | 77% | 203 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 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 | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 25% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 876-4557
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 29,990 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 29,990 |
| Room and board | $ 9,880 |
| Room charge | $ 5,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,730 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,040 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,898 |
Financial Aid:
Mills College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 123800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (510) 430-2000
Mills College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $93,188 | 24 | $92,674 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $69,455 | 14 | $69,894 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $69,383 | 13 | $56,442 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $86,747 | 52 | $76,990 |
*: 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 and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
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
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
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
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Intermedia/Multimedia
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mills College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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