School Information

63.7
Total Enrollment 1,501
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 12 : 1

Mills College

http://www.mills.edu
5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, California 94613
(510) 430-2255

Mills is an independent liberal arts college for women with graduate programs for women and men. The College educates students to think critically and communicate responsibly and effectively, to accept the challenges of their creative visions, and to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to effect thoughtful changes in a global, multicultural society. Mills encourages openness to experimentation in the context of established academic disciplines. Programs are designed to reflect the importance of global issues, provide an understanding of the natural world, and enhance opportunities for women in their developing roles throughout society. The curriculum combines traditional liberal arts with ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Two but less than 4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 10%
 
School Costs

At Mills College, 98.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 88.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $21,481), and 66% receive loans ($7,870 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $11,480. Off campus it is around $10,350.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Mills College is $23,982 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,519 people applied to Mills College. Of the applicants, 57.0% were admitted (0.0% male & 0.0% female ) and 19.0% accepted (0.0% male and 4.5% female)

Of the 921 undergraduate students at Mills College, 6.0% are part-time. A majority (80.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 13.0% of the 580 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     70.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     77.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     50.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     52.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     57.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     62.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline DECEMBER 15
Admissions Office Phone 510.430.3309
Admissions Office Email admission@mills.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Graduate Admission Mills College 5000 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA 94613
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.mills.edu/admission/undergraduate/transfer_students.php
Admissions Website http://www.mills.edu/admission/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.applyweb.com/apply/millsug/menu.html
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Mills College, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Mills College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 650
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 500
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 600
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 630
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 27
 
Mills College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 11
American/United States Studies/Civilization 1
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 4
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 0
Latin American Studies 0
Women's Studies 6
Biological and biomedical sciences 16
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology 3
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 13
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 5 32
Business/Managerial Economics 5 32
Computer and information sciences and support services 0 2 2
Computer and Information Sciences, General 0 2 2
Education 48 31 7
Art Teacher Education 0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 0 9
Education, General 14
Education, Other 0
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms 5
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 7
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 8 7
Secondary Education and Teaching 19 0
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 17 0
English language and literature/letters 33 41
Creative Writing 34
English Language and Literature, General 33
English Literature (British and Commonwealth) 7
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 10 2
Child Care and Support Services Management 2
Child Development 10
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 10
Comparative Literature 0
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 2
French Language and Literature 4
Spanish Language and Literature 4
Health professions and related clinical sciences 26
Nursing, Other
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 26
History 8
History, General 8
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics and statistics 3
Mathematics, General 3
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 28 0
Biopsychology 4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 24 0
Natural resources and conservation 4
Environmental Science 2
Environmental Studies 2
Philosophy and religious studies 2
Philosophy 2
Physical sciences 3
Chemistry, General 3
Psychology 24
Psychology, General 24
Public administration and social service professions 8 4
Public Policy Analysis 8 4
Social sciences 38
Economics, General 8
International Relations and Affairs 5
Political Science and Government, General 3
Social Sciences, Other 17
Sociology 5
Visual and performing arts 31 34
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 12
Art/Art Studies, General 9 10
Dance, General 1 7
Intermedia/Multimedia 6
Music Performance, General 2
Music Theory and Composition 3
Music, General 3
Music, Other 12
 
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