# Millsaps College

Jackson, MS. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/millsaps-college

Millsaps College is a private nonprofit college in Jackson, MS with 549 undergraduates. It admits 43% of applicants, and admitted students average 1181 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $25,728 per year ($21,781 for families earning under $30,000). 58% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $65,503 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 43% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,058 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,009 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 495–575 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 530–575 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 21–28 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $61,332 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $25,728 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $21,781 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $20,383 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $24,850 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $25,177 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $31,880 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 549 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 58% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $65,503 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 (FY2024) |

## What Millsaps College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Millsaps College's acceptance rate?**

Millsaps College admits 43% of applicants, which makes it selective.

**What SAT score do you need for Millsaps College?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 495–575 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–575 on SAT Math; the average total is 1181.

**What ACT score do you need for Millsaps College?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–28.

**Is Millsaps College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Millsaps College?**

In Fall 2023, 2,058 students applied to Millsaps College and 1,009 were admitted; 153 enrolled.

**Does Millsaps College consider legacy status?**

Yes. Millsaps College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Millsaps College require an essay?**

Millsaps College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Millsaps College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $61,332 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,728.

**What is Millsaps College's graduation rate?**

58% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 175980. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology