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About Millsaps College

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Millsaps College is a private liberal arts college in Jackson, MS, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and premed focus. With an acceptance rate of 68%, Millsaps College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 192 students each year. Millsaps College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1135–1354, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Millsaps College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $33,065 per year; the sticker price of $60,170 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Millsaps College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

68%
Overall Accept Rate
1245
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1135 – 1354 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Millsaps College

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Application Strategy
Millsaps is known for its Else School of Management and strong pre-health advising, so name the specific program or faculty that connects to your goals rather than speaking about the school in vague terms. Admissions readers notice when applicants have done real homework on what makes Millsaps different from other small liberal arts colleges in the South.
Essay Strategy
Millsaps sits in Jackson, Mississippi, and the college has a strong tradition of community engagement through programs like the Millsaps Urban Scholars initiative, so if you have any interest in civic work or urban issues, connect that directly in your why essay. Showing you see the Jackson community as an asset rather than an obstacle will resonate with admissions.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Millsaps College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$60k/yr$24.2k
30k-48k~$60k/yr$23.7k
48k-75k~$60k/yr$23.1k
75k-110k~$60k/yr$27.0k
110k+~$60k/yr$30.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

56%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$46k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
736
Undergrad Enrollment
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