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Millsaps College
About 43 in 100 applicants get into Millsaps College — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Millsaps College sits in Jackson proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its United Methodist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Faculty pay averages $99,072 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 549 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 58% of first-years come back for a second year.
What that means for you depends on the numbers — which is what the rest of this page is for.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Millsaps College received 2,058 applications and admitted 1,009 (49%), with 153 enrolling.
How Millsaps College compares
| Millsaps College | Mississippi median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 43.1% | 77.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $44,680 | $10,202 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $53,848 | $42,539 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Millsaps College student earns $53,848 — 27% above the Mississippi median of $42,539 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Millsaps College lists tuition at $44,680 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Millsaps College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $44,680 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 549 undergraduates, Millsaps College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
57.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 43% don't — ask a Millsaps College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What is Millsaps College's acceptance rate?
49% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,009 admitted from 2,058 applicants.
How much does Millsaps College cost?
At Millsaps College, published tuition is $44,680 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Millsaps College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Millsaps College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $53,848 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Mississippi
- Rust College — 48.7% admitted
- Tougaloo College — 59.9% admitted
- Belhaven University — 49.8% admitted
- Alcorn State University — 45.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.