Study at Millsaps College

Millsaps College is in a medium-sized city, in Jackson, MS. The school has a United Methodist religious affiliation. Millsaps College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.

Course Topics

There are more programs of study at Millsaps College than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include music, science, business and management, and liberal arts.

Millsaps College Selectivity

Millsaps College does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 550 to 670 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 540 and 650. Millsaps College attracts a fair number of students from out of state.

Faculty

One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at Millsaps College are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Enrollment

The school, in 2007, had 1,151 students (1,104 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Most students at Millsaps College attend full-time. The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Millsaps College belong to the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our mission statement is found on http://www.millsaps.edu/get_to_know/mission_statement.shtml, as follows: Millsaps College is dedicated to academic excellence, to open inquiry and free expression, to the exploration of faith to inform vocation, and to the innovative shaping of the social, economic, and cultural progress of our region. You may also find the more lengthy Millsaps Purpose at www.millsaps.edu/get_to_know/purpose.shtml"