Millsaps College
PrivateJackson, MS
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
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Millsaps College's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow 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?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Millsaps College weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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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