Millsaps College is in a medium-sized city, in Jackson, Mississippi. 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 mathematics, science, art studies, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
Millsaps College does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 538 to 683 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 2005, had 1,154 students (1,101 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.
More complete details are provided below.
Millsaps College
1701 N State St
Jackson, MS 39210-0001
General Phone: (601) 974-1000
Admissions Phone: (601) 974-1050
Financial Aid Phone: (601) 974-1220
http://www.millsaps.edu
Millsaps College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 93 | sociology, English, political science, history, economics, Spanish language, German language, Classical languages, ... |
| Business And Management | 90 | business management, accounting |
| Science | 52 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 41 | psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 12 | education |
| Art Studies | 9 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | philosophy, religion |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Millsaps College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 276 | 26 |
| Master's degree | 40 | 2 |
In 2005, Millsaps College had a total enrollment of 1,154 students (1,101 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 93% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 40% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 47% |
| Louisiana | 25% |
| Texas | 8% |
| Alabama | 5% |
| Tennessee | 4% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
Millsaps College offers campus housing for 906 of its 1,101 (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.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,008 | 829 | 82% | 258 | 31% |
| Men | 500 | 406 | 81% | 140 | 34% |
| Women | 508 | 423 | 83% | 118 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 538 | 683 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| 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 | 45% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 86% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (601) 974-1050
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,690 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,690 |
| Room and board | $ 7,566 |
| Room charge | $ 4,248 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,318 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Millsaps College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 241400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (601) 974-1220
Millsaps 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 | 12 | $77,073 | 5 | $63,750 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 26 | $52,334 | 13 | $58,373 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $51,707 | 20 | $43,197 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 54 | $57,395 | 39 | $50,643 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
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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