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Mississippi Christian University
Getting into Mississippi Christian University is competitive — a 29.1% admission rate — and the ACT 19–26 range below says what competitive means in numbers.
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Mississippi Christian University occupies suburban Clinton, MS — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Southern Baptist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $77,374 four years out. 29.6% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,518 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 77.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 19 and 26 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on Mississippi Christian University's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Mississippi Christian University received 3,315 applications and admitted 1,620 (48.9%), with 674 enrolling.
Mississippi Christian University is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. Mississippi Christian University's submitters' middle half scored 19–26 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Mississippi Christian University compares
| Mississippi Christian University | Mississippi median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 29.1% | 77.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $23,500 | $10,202 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $47,485 | $42,539 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Mississippi Christian University: $47,485 median at year ten, versus $42,539 across Mississippi institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $23,500 regardless of where you're from. At Mississippi Christian University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,518 undergrads, Mississippi Christian University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
59.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 41% don't — ask a Mississippi Christian University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Mississippi Christian University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,374 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,885 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,832 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,789 |
| Social Work | $51,605 |
| Biology, General | $49,370 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,861 |
| Marketing | $46,780 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,779 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $44,329 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,673 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $40,506 |
| Psychology, General | $39,933 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $39,178 |
Median earnings for these 14 Mississippi Christian University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $47,485 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 30 additional Mississippi Christian University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Mississippi Christian University?
The middle 50% of Mississippi Christian University's submitters earned ACT composites of 19–26; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is Mississippi Christian University's acceptance rate?
48.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,620 admitted from 3,315 applicants.
How much does Mississippi Christian University cost?
At Mississippi Christian University, published tuition is $23,500 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Mississippi Christian University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Mississippi Christian University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $47,485 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Mississippi
- Mississippi Valley State University — 92.4% admitted
- Mississippi University for Women — 90.3% admitted
- Mississippi State University — 77.6% admitted
- University of Mississippi — 96.6% 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.