Millsaps College

Jackson, MS · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Millsaps College reported a 49.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Millsaps College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Jackson, MS, with an SAT reference of 1060 and an ACT reference of 24. The historical average net price is $26,034 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

49.0%

2,058 applicants

SAT reference

1060

Combined score

ACT reference

24

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$26,034

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Millsaps College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)—10601150
ACT (composite, 1–36)—24—

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

56.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

58.0%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

549

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Millsaps College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$24,215
$30,001 – $48,000$23,719
$48,001 – $75,000$23,062
$75,001 – $110,000$27,049
$110,000+$30,945

Top Majors at Millsaps College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing46
Biological & Biomedical Sciences38
Psychology9
Communication & Journalism7
English Language & Literature7
Social Sciences7
Visual & Performing Arts6
Mathematics & Statistics3
History3
Education1

Financial Aid at Millsaps College

About Millsaps College

Official website: https://www.millsaps.edu/

Admissions: https://www.millsaps.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Millsaps College

What is the acceptance rate at Millsaps College?

Millsaps College reported a 49% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 2,058. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Millsaps College?

The historical 49% acceptance rate suggests Millsaps College was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Millsaps College?

The imported historical records for Millsaps College include an SAT reference value of 1060 and an ACT reference value of 24. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Millsaps College?

The stored historical average net price at Millsaps College is $26,034 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $33,975 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Millsaps College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Millsaps College is 56%. its stored first-year retention rate is 58%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Millsaps College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Millsaps College?

Millsaps College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on November 15, 2026, Regular Decision on March 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Millsaps College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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