C+
Above Average
Score: 61/100

Mississippi College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Clinton, Mississippi 39058
Outcomes
B+
76/100
Affordability
F
31/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
B+
79/100
Prestige
C+
53/100

Quick Stats

4,087
Total Enrollment
63%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
49%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $20,246 $20,246
Room $7,600
Board $4,630
Total Cost (On-Campus) $41,365 $41,365

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
27%
Receive Pell Grants
36%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Law 123 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 107 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 90 grads/yr Biomedical Sciences, General 74 grads/yr Curriculum and Instruction 62 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 56 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 46 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 40 grads/yr Psychology, General 37 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 35 grads/yr Physician Assistant 32 grads/yr Accounting 28 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 25 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 24 grads/yr Finance, General 20 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 20 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 18 grads/yr Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 18 grads/yr Counseling Psychology 17 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 14 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Mississippi College's top programs commonly pursue.

Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates
$156k/yr 27,300 jobs
Lawyers
$151k/yr 864,800 jobs
Law teachers, postsecondary
$127k/yr 29,500 jobs
Administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers
$115k/yr 17,500 jobs
Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators
$68k/yr 9,100 jobs
Judicial law clerks
$60k/yr 14,500 jobs
Education administrators, kindergarten through secondary
$104k/yr 333,300 jobs
Education administrators, postsecondary
$104k/yr 226,600 jobs

Student Demographics

4,087
Total Students
61%
Women
86%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 66%
Hispanic 4%
Black 20%
Asian 3%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 56%
Hybrid (Some Online) 31%
Fully Online 13%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 86%
25-64 (Adult) 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Mississippi College?
Mississippi 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 Mississippi College?
Tuition at Mississippi College is $20,246 for in-state students and $20,246 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Mississippi College?
The graduation rate at Mississippi College is 63%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Mississippi College a good school?
Mississippi College has a Repit College Score of 61/100 (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 (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Mississippi College?
Mississippi College has a total enrollment of 4,087 students. Most students (86%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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C+
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology