Mississippi College

  • 6/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Clinton, MS
  • 0 reviews
#2 Best Private Colleges in Mississippi

Overview

Total enrollment

4,164
Mississippi College overview
  • Location Clinton, Mississippi
  • Website mc.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Large Suburban
  • Religious Affiliation Southern Baptist
Mississippi College overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Clinton, Mississippi, approximately 12 miles west of Jackson, Mississippi College is the second-oldest Baptist-affiliated institution in the United States and the state's oldest operating college, founded in 1826. The 320-acre suburban campus features Georgian Colonial architecture, particularly evident in its landmark building Provine Chapel. MC, as it's commonly known, operates as a private Christian institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in pre-medical studies, business, education, and law through its separate law school in Jackson. The college maintains a selective admission process and requires students to complete a core curriculum that integrates Christian principles with academic studies. Traditional undergraduate students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing available in several residential halls and apartments.

Ratings

MC is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    6 out of 10
  • Academics
    8 out of 10
  • Resources
    4 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
  • Value
    2 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging
Mississippi College admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1140/1260
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 21/29

Acceptance Rate

29.1%
Mississippi College applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 91%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$23,500
Costs for Mississippi College
Fee Cost
Tuition $23,500
Books and Supplies $1,700
Other Fees $2,500
Room and Board $16,120
Budget for Other Expenses $6,037
Total One Year Cost $49,857

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

51% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Mississippi College are Business, Education, and Biology. 25% of students major in Business, 13% in Education, and 11% in Biology.

  • Business 25%
  • Education 13%
  • Biology 11%
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 11%
  • Health Professions 10%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176053.

GPA calculator: Mississippi College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026