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Mississippi College is located in a large suburb, in Clinton, Mississippi. 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.
One of the good things about Mississippi College is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study law.
The admissions department at Mississippi College does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 520 to 620 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 620 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 3,905 students (3,303 full-time equivalent).
Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school 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
Admissions Phone: (601) 925-3240
Financial Aid Phone: (601) 925-3212
http://www.mc.edu
Mississippi College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 192 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, school counseling, teacher education, secondary teaching, social studies teaching, math teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Law | 143 | law, legal assistant, pre-law |
| Business And Management | 136 | business management, accounting, marketing, accounting and management |
| Liberal Arts | 83 | English, history, political science, sociology, language translation, French language, foreign languages and literature, Spanish language, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 50 | registered nursing, pre-nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 49 | psychology, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling |
| Media | 35 | communication studies, mass communication, public relations, communication and journalism |
| Medicine | 34 | medical preparatory, pre-med, pre-dentistry |
| Science | 20 | biology, chemistry, physics, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Design | 19 | interior design, graphic design |
| Medical Adminstration | 18 | health services administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 15 | health and physical education, exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 13 | Christian studies, religious music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | social work |
| Music | 9 | piano, voice, music, music theory and composition, conducting |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 1 | biology tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Mississippi College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 510 | 55 |
| Master's degree | 223 | 33 |
| First-professional degree | 136 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 2 |
In 2005, Mississippi College had a total enrollment of 3,905 students (3,303 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| First Professional | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 73% |
| Louisiana | 10% |
| Alabama | 5% |
| Tennessee | 4% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
Mississippi College offers campus housing for 1,667 of its 3,303 (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 | 2,038 | 1,164 | 57% | 395 | 34% |
| Men | 737 | 429 | 58% | 188 | 44% |
| Women | 1,301 | 735 | 56% | 207 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 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 | 12% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 81% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (601) 925-3240
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,058 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,058 |
| Room and board | $ 5,694 |
| Room charge | $ 2,944 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,321 |
Financial Aid:
Mississippi College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 241500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (601) 925-3212
Mississippi College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 52 | 19 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 28 | 19 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 37 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 40 | $61,802 | 14 | $64,284 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $53,663 | 8 | $48,892 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $46,733 | 26 | $42,314 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $32,707 | 26 | $30,608 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 89 | $54,273 | 74 | $43,069 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
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
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
History, General
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 ADMINSTRATION
Health Services Administration
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Conducting
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pre-Nursing Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
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 7% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students 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 NCAA athletic conference member
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