Millsaps College

  • 7/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Jackson, MS
  • 0 reviews

Overview

Total enrollment

593
Millsaps College overview
Millsaps College overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in the heart of Jackson, Mississippi's capital city, Millsaps College is a private liberal arts institution established in 1890 through a gift from Major Reuben Webster Millsaps. The 100-acre campus features Georgian Colonial architecture and is distinguished by its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. Millsaps maintains selective admission standards and operates on a liberal arts core curriculum model, with particularly strong programs in business, sciences, and pre-medical studies. The college provides residential housing for most students across its seven dormitories and two apartment complexes, and competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Majors in the Southern Athletic Association.

Ratings

Millsaps is rated within the top 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    7 out of 10
  • Academics
    7 out of 10
  • Resources
    10 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    6 out of 10
  • Value
    8 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate
Millsaps College admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1025/1150
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 21/28
  • GPA 3.65

Acceptance Rate

43.1%
Millsaps College applications overview
  • Applications Due Jul 1, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 17.7%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$44,680
Costs for Millsaps College
Fee Cost
Tuition $44,680
Books and Supplies $650
Other Fees $2,930
Room and Board $14,210
Budget for Other Expenses $1,792
Total One Year Cost $64,262

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$50,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

66% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Millsaps College are Business, Biology, and Social Sciences. 21% of students major in Business, 18% in Biology, and 14% in Social Sciences.

  • Business 21%
  • Biology 18%
  • Social Sciences 14%
  • English and Literature 6%
  • Psychology 6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=175980.

GPA calculator: Millsaps College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026