School Information

26.5
Total Enrollment 4,796
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

Mississippi College

http://www.mc.edu
200 South Capitol Street, Clinton, Mississippi 39058
(601) 925-3000

The primary mission of Leland Speed Library is to provide services and resources to support the present and future educational and informational needs of the Mississippi College community. Working in an atmosphere which reflects the ethical and spiritual character of the university, the library provides instruction and assistance in the effective use of information, a variety of resources to support the university's academic program, and access to information resources worldwide.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Southern Baptist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Mississippi College, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 90.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $8,109), and 59% receive loans ($7,578 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,020. Off campus it is around $7,002.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Mississippi College is $13,078 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,728 people applied to Mississippi College. Of the applicants, 62.0% were admitted (62.0% male & 62.0% female ) and 44.0% accepted (48.0% male and 41.0% female)

Of the 3,092 undergraduate students at Mississippi College, 13.0% are part-time. A majority (77.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 47.0% of the 1,704 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     63.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     67.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     50.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     44.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     62.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     52.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 601.925.3000
Admissions Office Email http://www.mc.edu/about/contact/form/?sfField1559=Undergraduate%20Admissions
Admissions Office Address 200 South Capitol Street Clinton, MS 39058
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.mc.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfer/
Admissions Website http://www.mc.edu/admissions/index.php (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://apply.mc.edu/

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

  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 600
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 600
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 27
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 29
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
Mississippi College Programs
 

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

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 53 49
Biochemistry 3
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 50 49
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 4 136 54
Accounting 32
Accounting and Business/Management 16
Accounting and Related Services, Other 4
Business Administration and Management, General 76 38
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 28
Communication, journalism, and related programs 34 12
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 26
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 7 6
Mass Communication/Media Studies 1
Public Relations/Image Management 6
Computer and information sciences and support services 11 8
Computer and Information Sciences, General 10
Computer Science 1 8
Education 64 173 0
Art Teacher Education 1 1
Biology Teacher Education 0 2
Business Teacher Education 0 2
Chemistry Teacher Education 0
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 15
Education, Other 0
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities 12
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 56 0
Elementary Education and Teaching 40 30
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 3 8
French Language Teacher Education 0
Mathematics Teacher Education 0 0
Music Teacher Education 4 4
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 5
Secondary Education and Teaching 21
Social Science Teacher Education 1
Social Studies Teacher Education 5
Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
Special Education and Teaching, General 6
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 21
Engineering 0
Engineering Physics 0
English language and literature/letters 11 3
English Language and Literature, General 11 3
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 0
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 5
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 0
French Language and Literature 1
Language Interpretation and Translation 2
Spanish Language and Literature 2
Health professions and related clinical sciences 59 70
Health Services Administration 41
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 0 0
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 9
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 20
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 59
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 0
History 15 3
History, General 15 2
History, Other 1
Legal professions and studies 0 6 172
Law (LLB, JD) 172
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 0 6
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
Mathematics and statistics 8 5
Mathematics, General 8 5
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 4
International/Global Studies 4
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 28 1
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 23
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 5 1
Philosophy and religious studies 12
Christian Studies 12
Physical sciences 14 6
Chemical Physics 1
Chemistry, General 12 6
Physics, General 1
Psychology 15
Psychology, General 15
Public administration and social service professions 5
Social Work 5
Security and protective services 9 4
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 9 4
Social sciences 10 3
Political Science and Government, General 3 3
Social Sciences, General 0
Sociology 7 0
Theology and religious vocations 1
Religious/Sacred Music 1
Visual and performing arts 22 15
Art/Art Studies, General 0 5
Conducting 0
Fine/Studio Arts, General 2 6
Graphic Design 7
Interior Design 5
Music Pedagogy 1
Music Performance, General 1
Music Theory and Composition 0 0
Music, General 4
Music, Other 0
Piano and Organ 1 2
Voice and Opera 3
 
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