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Millsaps College

Private

Jackson, MS

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Millsaps College is a private very small school in Jackson, MS, enrolling about 549 undergraduates. Millsaps College is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate near 43%. Among reported majors, Business Administration, Management and Operations shows the strongest outcomes -- $76,477/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate43%
SAT range1025–1150
ACT range21–28
Undergrads549
Yield (admits who enroll)13%
Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$60,061
4-year grad rate56%
Median earnings, 10yr out$53,848

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How Millsaps College weighs your application

From Millsaps College's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresImportant
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsImportant
Nonacademic factors
InterviewConsidered
Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesVery important
First generationNot considered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Not considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans59%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out75%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$76,477/yr
Accounting and Related Services$72,642/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity858
Typical room charge$7,950
Typical board charge$6,260

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does Millsaps College look for in applicants?

Per Millsaps College's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates character/personal qualities, rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is Millsaps College's acceptance rate?

Millsaps College in Jackson, MS admits approximately 43% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Millsaps College?

Admitted students at Millsaps College typically score between 1025–1150 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Millsaps College?

Admitted students at Millsaps College typically score between 21–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Millsaps College cost?

Millsaps College's total cost of attendance is reported at $60,061 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Millsaps College?

Millsaps College's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Millsaps College require students to live on campus?

No -- Millsaps College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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