Mills College
Oakland, CA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 438
Graduate Enrollment: 371
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 79.81%
Male/Female: 3% / 97% (2016)
First generation college students: 33.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 85.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 75.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 68.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 58.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 33.3%
Black: 13.0%
Hispanic: 34.0%
Asian: 7.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 10.7%
Non-resident alien: 1.4%
Unknown race: 0.5%
Black: 13.0%
Hispanic: 34.0%
Asian: 7.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 10.7%
Non-resident alien: 1.4%
Unknown race: 0.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $47,187
In-State tuition: $30,950Out-of-State tuition: $30,950
Estimated books and supplies: $1,611 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $14,369 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,468 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $14,369 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,468 (2022)
Average Family Income: $69,716 (2017)
Median Family Income: $33,773 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 45.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 49.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,481 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $228 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $14,854 |
| $30k-48k | $19,393 |
| $48k-75k | $18,187 |
| $75k-110k | $25,478 |
| $110k+ | $32,406 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 61%6-year graduation rate: 64%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 90.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,481 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $16,563 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $17,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 65.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 74.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 74.2% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 54.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 56.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $38,929 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $50,063 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 9 | $49,847 ($4,154) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 2 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 47 | $59,388 ($4,949) | $63,669 ($5,306) | ||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 15 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 17 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 2 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 9 | $54,108 ($4,509) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 17 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 21 | $57,813 ($4,818) | |||
| Master's Degree | Literature. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Systems Science and Theory. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biopsychology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 15 | $23,000 | $46,818 ($3,902) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Policy Analysis. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Policy Analysis. | 14 | $72,905 ($6,075) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 14 | $52,024 ($4,335) | |||
| Master's Degree | Economics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 16 | $42,984 ($3,582) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dance. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Dance. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Music. | 16 | $21,555 ($1,796) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 26 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics. | 23 | $466 | $73,191 ($6,099) | $78,643 ($6,554) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $92,556Full time faculty: 35%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 8.0
School's endowment start of year: $187,318,992 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $225,622,133 (2022)