Millsaps College
Millsaps College is a private research university in Jackson, Mississippi, enrolling about 549 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 43.12% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $53,848 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $44,680
- 2024 Average Net Price: $26,034 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 43.12% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 549 98.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 57.14%
- Average SAT Score: 1181
Millsaps College: what the data shows
Common questions about Millsaps College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Millsaps College?
Millsaps College is located in Jackson, MS (ZIP 39210).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Millsaps College public or private?
Millsaps College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Millsaps College cost?
Published tuition: $44,680.
Average net price after aid: $26,034.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $24,215 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $23,719 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $23,062 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,049 |
| $110,001+ | $30,945 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $178,720.
How hard is it to get into Millsaps College?
Admission rate: 43.12%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1181 and midpoint ACT 25.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Millsaps College?
Total enrollment: 549 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Millsaps College?
150%-time completion rate: 57.14%.
First-year retention: 58.0%.
What do graduates of Millsaps College earn?
Median earnings: $46,137 six years after entry; $53,848 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
36.94% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Millsaps College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (179 completions)
- CIP 520201 (63 completions)
- CIP 520301 (22 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (21 completions)
- CIP 261501 (10 completions)
- General Psychology (10 completions)
- CIP 260202 (9 completions)
- CIP 090199 (8 completions)
- Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education (6 completions)
- Social Sciences (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Millsaps College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 43.12%; completion rate 57.14%; median earnings $53,848 at 10 years; net price $26,034. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$44,680
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Millsaps College was $44,680.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$26,034
2024 Value
In 2024 Millsaps College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,034.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$104,136 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$26,034 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$178,720 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Millsaps College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
36.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
59.11% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Millsaps College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Millsaps College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $32,520 | $32,520 | $23,321 |
| 2014 | $33,982 | $33,982 | $21,360 |
| 2015 | $35,510 | $35,510 | $21,209 |
| 2016 | $37,110 | $37,110 | $22,065 |
| 2017 | $38,930 | $38,930 | $22,292 |
| 2018 | $39,910 | $39,910 | $23,390 |
| 2019 | $41,314 | $41,314 | $23,821 |
| 2020 | $41,314 | $41,314 | $23,169 |
| 2021 | $42,960 | $42,960 | $23,691 |
| 2022 | $43,815 | $43,815 | $26,812 |
| 2023 | $43,815 | $43,815 | $25,291 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
43.12% Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1181
ACT Average: 25
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Millsaps College in 2024 is 549 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
58.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
54.29% 100% Completion Time
57.14% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 54.29% of students graduating from Millsaps College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Millsaps College.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$53,848 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
50.14% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
417.09% Return on Investment
5.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Millsaps College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 63 completions
CIP 52.0301: 22 completions
General Biological Sciences: 21 completions
CIP 26.1501: 10 completions
General Psychology: 10 completions
CIP 26.0202: 9 completions
CIP 09.0199: 8 completions
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education: 6 completions
Social Sciences: 6 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 179 completions
Most popular programs at Millsaps College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Millsaps College graduates.
About
Millsaps College is a private non-profit institution located in Jackson, MS, offering 20 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 549 students. It is selective, with an admission rate of 43.12%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1181. The institution maintains a 57.14% graduation rate. Approximately 36.94% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Jackson, MS 39210
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Millsaps College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Millsaps College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $44,680 and average net price is $26,034 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Millsaps College?
The admission rate is 43.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Millsaps College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Millsaps College reports midpoint SAT about 1181 and midpoint ACT about 25.
What do graduates of Millsaps College earn?
Median earnings are $46,137 six years after entry and $53,848 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Millsaps College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 57.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Millsaps College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
How big is Millsaps College?
Total enrollment is about 549 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Millsaps College public or private?
Millsaps College is a private nonprofit institution located in Jackson, MS.
Is Millsaps College an HBCU?
No. Millsaps College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Millsaps College a tribal college?
No. Millsaps College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Millsaps College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Millsaps College does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.2%).
Is Millsaps College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Millsaps College: United Methodist.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.