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About Mississippi College

faith based missiondoctoral programs offeredhealth sciences focussmall private universityselective admissions

Mississippi College is a private university in Clinton, MS, known for its faith based mission, doctoral programs, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 40%, Mississippi College is selective, typically enrolling around 378 students each year. Mississippi College is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Mississippi College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $17,181 per year; the sticker price of $38,220 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Mississippi College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

selective

40%
Overall Accept Rate
25
Median Admitted ACT

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Mississippi College

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Essay Strategy
Mississippi College is a Baptist-affiliated institution, so your essays and activities should reflect how your values, character, or service orientation align with a faith-informed academic community. You do not need to be Baptist, but demonstrating genuine respect for that mission will strengthen your application.
Demonstrated Interest
Visit the Clinton campus in person and sign up for an official tour through the admissions office, since Mississippi College is a smaller school where personal connection with admissions staff can set you apart from applicants who never engage beyond the portal.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Mississippi College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$38k/yr$26.0k
30k-48k~$38k/yr$25.7k
48k-75k~$38k/yr$27.6k
75k-110k~$38k/yr$29.1k
110k+~$38k/yr$29.8k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

63%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$42k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,354
Undergrad Enrollment
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