Millsaps College
Jackson, MS
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 635
Graduate Enrollment: 29
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 68.06%
Male/Female: 50% / 50% (2017)
First generation college students: 16.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.3% (2011)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 78.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 67.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 54.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 44.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 60.3%
Black: 24.9%
Hispanic: 4.1%
Asian: 2.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 2.8%
Unknown race: 4.4%
Black: 24.9%
Hispanic: 4.1%
Asian: 2.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 2.8%
Unknown race: 4.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $57,505
In-State tuition: $42,960Out-of-State tuition: $42,960
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $14,210 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,800 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $14,550 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,800 (2022)
Average Family Income: $97,710 (2015)
Median Family Income: $65,695 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 32.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 62.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $17,681 |
| $30k-48k | $20,123 |
| $48k-75k | $24,490 |
| $75k-110k | $27,133 |
| $110k+ | $28,090 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 61%6-year graduation rate: 62%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,125 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 79.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 78.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 76.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 69.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 75.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $32,696 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $51,679 (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. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 16 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 20 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology and Anthropology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 33 | $27,000 | $286 | $54,120 ($4,510) | |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 43 | $80,406 ($6,701) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 21 | $68,272 ($5,689) | |||
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 8 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $73,431Full time faculty: 73%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 9.0
School's endowment start of year: $88,029,490 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $109,639,060 (2022)