Mississippi College

Clinton, 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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Mississippi College reported a 48.9% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Mississippi College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Clinton, MS, with an SAT reference of 1090 and an ACT reference of 21. The historical average net price is $27,712 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

48.9%

3,315 applicants

SAT reference

1090

Combined score

ACT reference

21

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$27,712

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Mississippi 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)—1090—
ACT (composite, 1–36)192126

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

61.2%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

77.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

2,518

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Mississippi 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$25,984
$30,001 – $48,000$25,743
$48,001 – $75,000$27,601
$75,001 – $110,000$29,083
$110,000+$29,757

Top Majors at Mississippi College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions102
Business, Management & Marketing99
Biological & Biomedical Sciences61
Parks, Recreation & Fitness53
Education37
Psychology37
Communication & Journalism36
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice25
Visual & Performing Arts22
English Language & Literature16

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About Mississippi College

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi College

What is the acceptance rate at Mississippi College?

Mississippi College reported a 49% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 3,315. 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 Mississippi College?

The historical 49% acceptance rate suggests Mississippi 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 Mississippi College?

The imported historical records for Mississippi College include an SAT reference value of 1090 and an ACT reference value of 21. 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 Mississippi College?

The stored historical average net price at Mississippi College is $27,712 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 99%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $18,118 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 Mississippi College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Mississippi College is 61%. its stored first-year retention rate is 78%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Mississippi 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.

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