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Millsaps College is a privately supported, liberal arts college, located in the heart of Jackson in Mississippi, United States. Millsaps College was established in 1890 by members of the Methodist Church. Millsaps College is set across a 100-acre campus. Students can choose from a variety of academic programs including pre-professional programs, student research, and interdisciplinary programs at the college. Millsaps College featured in the Princeton Review among ‘The Best 368 Colleges’ in 2009.
Millsaps College is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. The athletics teams of the college are nicknamed as the Majors. Mr. Major is the college mascot. The Majors participate in varsity sports including baseball, cross country, football, tennis, and volleyball.
Millsaps College is in a medium-sized city, in Jackson, MS. The school has a United Methodist religious affiliation. Millsaps College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There are more programs of study at Millsaps College than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include music, science, business and management, and liberal arts.
Millsaps College does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 550 to 670 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 540 and 650. Millsaps College attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at Millsaps College are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007, had 1,151 students (1,104 full-time equivalent).
Most students at Millsaps College attend full-time. The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Millsaps College belong to the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our mission statement is found on http://www.millsaps.edu/get_to_know/mission_statement.shtml, as follows:
Millsaps College is dedicated to academic excellence, to open inquiry and free expression, to the exploration of faith to inform vocation, and to the innovative shaping of the social, economic, and cultural progress of our region.
You may also find the more lengthy Millsaps Purpose at www.millsaps.edu/get_to_know/purpose.shtml"
More complete details are provided below.
Millsaps College
1701 N State St
Jackson, MS 39210-0001
General Phone: (601) 974-1000
http://www.millsaps.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 83 | business management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 54 | English, history, political science, economics, Spanish language, sociology, anthropology, Classical languages, ... |
| Science | 45 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 25 | psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 9 | education |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | religion, philosophy |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Millsaps College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 199 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 41 | 2 |
In 2007, Millsaps College had a total enrollment of 1,151 students (1,104 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 36% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
Millsaps College offers campus housing for 910 of its 1,104 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Jackson, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Mississippi Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,253 | 968 | 77% | 296 | 31% |
| Men | 649 | 491 | 76% | 143 | 29% |
| Women | 604 | 477 | 79% | 153 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 550 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 41% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 90% |
| 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 | $ 23,352 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,352 |
| Room and board | $ 8,368 |
| Room charge | $ 4,708 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,660 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,740 |
Financial Aid:
Millsaps College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 241400)
Millsaps College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 37 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $82,807 | 8 | $80,416 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $57,872 | 13 | $57,307 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $54,378 | 16 | $47,056 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 51 | $63,689 | 39 | $57,262 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Millsaps College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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