C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
72/100 · earnings-weighted

Millsaps College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Jackson, Mississippi 39210
Millsaps College campus, Jackson, MS
Millsaps College campus, Jackson, MS. Photo: Mississippi Department of Archives and History, No restrictions via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
69/100
Affordability
F
19/100
Resources
B
69/100
Experience
A
88/100
Prestige
D
39/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

626
Total Enrollment
55%
Graduation Rate
73%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
49%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Millsaps College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$53,848
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$46,137
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
57.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,181
Average SAT
25
Median ACT
36.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 50% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 79th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MS wage index 0.68). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Millsaps College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations$39,765$76,477+12%#201 of 1176#46$27,000
Accounting and Related Services—$72,642-5%#411 of 796#154—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $40,940 $40,940
Room $7,950
Board $6,760
Total Cost (On-Campus) $60,467 $60,467

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
45%
Receive Pell Grants
71%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

626
Total Students
46%
Women
98%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 57%
Hispanic 4%
Black 27%
Asian 4%
Two or More 1%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 94%
Hybrid (Some Online) 6%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 98%
25-64 (Adult) 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Millsaps College?
Millsaps College has an acceptance rate of 49%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Millsaps College?
Tuition at Millsaps College is $40,940 for in-state students and $40,940 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Millsaps College?
The graduation rate at Millsaps College is 55%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Millsaps College a good school?
Millsaps College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Millsaps College?
Millsaps College has a total enrollment of 626 students. Most students (98%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology