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Mississippi Christian University
Clinton, MS · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 29%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $21,034
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 64%
- Median earnings
- $54,122
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Mississippi Christian University is a private nonprofit college in Clinton, MS with 2,518 undergraduates. It admits 29% of applicants, and admitted students average 1090 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,034 per year ($20,248 for families earning under $30,000). 64% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $54,122 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 29%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 3,315
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,620
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 42%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
ACT Composite19–25
136
What Mississippi Christian University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $46,671
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $24,600
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$20,248
- $30–48k$13,321
- $48–75k$19,305
- $75–110k$21,985
- $110k+$24,958
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 64%
- Freshman retention
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $54,122
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,518
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 33%
- White70%
- Hispanic4%
- Black16%
- Asian2%
Mississippi Christian University FAQ
What is Mississippi Christian University's acceptance rate?+
Mississippi Christian University admits 29% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What ACT score do you need for Mississippi Christian University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–25.
Is Mississippi Christian University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Mississippi Christian University?+
In Fall 2023, 3,315 students applied to Mississippi Christian University and 1,620 were admitted; 674 enrolled.
Does Mississippi Christian University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Mississippi Christian University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Mississippi Christian University require an essay?+
Mississippi Christian University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Mississippi Christian University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $46,671 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,034.
What is Mississippi Christian University's graduation rate?+
64% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 176053 · How we use this data
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