Resources › For Students and Parents Mississippi College Admissions ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid & More Share Flipboard Email Print Mississippi College Tower. sampitech / Flickr For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More by Allen Grove Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. Updated October 19, 2017 Mississippi College Admissions Overview: Admissions at Mississippi College are not highly selective—even with the school's 49% acceptance rate, qualified students have a decent chance of being admitted. To apply to the school, interested students will need to submit an application, along with high school transcripts and scores from the ACT or SAT. For more information, be sure to visit Mississippi College's website, where you can find complete application instructions. If you have any questions, or would like to take tour of the campus, get in touch with the admissions office. Admissions Data (2016): Mississippi College Acceptance Rate: 49%Test Scores -- 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: 480 / 640SAT Math: 460 / 603SAT Writing: - / -What these SAT numbers meanACT Composite: 21 / 28ACT English: 22 / 30ACT Math: 19 / 26What these ACT numbers mean Mississippi College Description: Founded in 1826, Mississippi College has many distinctions: it is the oldest college in Mississippi, the largest private college in Mississippi, and the second oldest Baptist university in the United States. Students come from 40 states and 30 countries. The attractive 320-acre campus is located in Clinton, Mississippi, just a short drive from Jackson. Undergraduates can choose from 80 areas of study; professional fields such as business, education, nursing, and kinesiology are the most popular. Academics are supported by a 15 to 1 student / faculty ratio. The college frequently ranks well for its value and commitment to community service. Student life is active with over 40 organizations. Athletics are also popular with 12 intramural sports, 2 club sports, and 16 varsity sports (8 men's and 8 women's). The Mississippi College Choctaws compete in the NCAA Division III American Southwest Conference. Popular choices include basketball, volleyball, soccer, and track and field. The college made my list of the top Mississippi colleges. Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 5,048 (3,145 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 40% Male / 60% Female87% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $16,740Books: $1,100 (why so much?)Room and Board: $9,190Other Expenses: $3,933Total Cost: $30,963 Mississippi College Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 99%Loans: 54%Average Amount of AidGrants: $12,974Loans: $5,775 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Business Administration, Elementary Education, History, Kinesiology (Exercise Science), Nursing Transfer, Retention and Graduation Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 81%Transfer-out Rate: 34%4-Year Graduation Rate: 42%6-Year Graduation Rate: 59% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Soccer, Tennis, Cross Country, Basketball, Football, GolfWomen's Sports: Volleyball, Track and Field, Tennis, Basketball, Softball Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Mississippi College, You May Also Like These Schools: Millsaps College: Profile Belhaven University: Profile Delta State University: Profile University of Alabama: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUnion University: Profile Samford University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphAuburn University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphClark Atlanta University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphMississippi State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphJackson State University: Profile Alcorn State University: Profile Sewanee - University of the South: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Continue Reading