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Mississippi College, also known as MC, is located in Clinton, Mississippi. Though originally established as Hampstead Academy in 1827, it went through several name and status changes and was given its present name in 1830. MC enrolls more than 4,500 students annually. It is a private Christian university, which offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in diverse areas of study. Recently, U.S. News & World Report and the New York Times included MC among the best colleges of the nation. In addition to the main campus in Clinton, MC has several other satellite campuses located in Madison, Mississippi, and Jackson, Mississippi.
The athletics department of MC participates in various sports such as men’s and women’s baseball,bBasketball, softball, tennis, and aoccer. Since 2005 it has also participated in football. MC is a member of NCAA and their sports teams are known as the Choctaws.
Mississippi College is located in a large suburb, in Clinton, MS. The school is officially a Southern Baptist school. Mississippi College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Master's degree.
Students at Mississippi College often study science, law, and education and teaching.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 460 to 580 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 580 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Mississippi College offers classes to 4,467 students (3,781 full-time equivalent).
Many students live in housing on or near campus. Mississippi College does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in American Southwest Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Mississippi College
200 South Capitol Street
Clinton, MS 39058
General Phone: (601) 925-3000
http://www.mc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 242 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, teacher education, secondary teaching, school counseling, education of learning disabled, music teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Law | 179 | law, legal assistant |
| Business And Management | 177 | business management, accounting, marketing, accounting and management, accounting and related services |
| Science | 87 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics |
| Liberal Arts | 65 | English, history, political science, sociology, language translation, English language and literature, Spanish language, French language, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 56 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 35 | psychology, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy |
| Media | 34 | communication studies, mass communication, communication and journalism, public relations |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 24 | exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Design | 22 | graphic design, interior design |
| Medical Administration | 20 | health services administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 14 | mathematics |
| Family And Social Work | 14 | social work |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | Christian studies, religious music |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and administration |
| Music | 7 | conducting, piano, music pedagogy, voice, music, music theory and composition |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering physics |
| Medicine | 0 | medical preparatory, pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for Mississippi College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 542 | 55 |
| Master's degree | 307 | 39 |
| First-professional degree | 163 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 9 | 2 |
In 2007, Mississippi College had a total enrollment of 4,467 students (3,781 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 | 61% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| First Professional | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 25% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 65% |
| Alabama | 9% |
| Louisiana | 8% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
Mississippi College offers campus housing for 1,802 of its 3,781 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Clinton, 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 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,642 | 1,064 | 65% | 542 | 51% |
| Men | 709 | 453 | 64% | 258 | 57% |
| Women | 933 | 611 | 65% | 284 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| 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 | 11% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| 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 | $ 12,494 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,494 |
| Room and board | $ 6,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,692 |
Financial Aid:
Mississippi College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 241500)
Mississippi College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 58 | 18 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 26 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 32 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $62,167 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 42 | $69,775 | 12 | $75,979 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 26 | $57,667 | 12 | $53,031 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $54,245 | 30 | $50,030 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $43,705 | 19 | $36,528 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $59,036 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 88 | $62,233 | 73 | $51,275 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | American Southwest Conference |
| Basketball | American Southwest Conference |
| Baseball | American Southwest Conference |
| Track | American Southwest Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Business/Management
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
History, General
History, Other
Language Interpretation and Translation
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Services Administration
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Conducting
Music Pedagogy
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mississippi College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services 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 Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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