Millsaps College is a private liberal arts college in Jackson, Mississippi. Founded in 1890 and affiliated with the United Methodist Church, Millsaps is home to 985 students.History The college was founded in 1889–90 by a Confederate veteran, Major Reuben Webster Millsaps, who donated the land for the college and $50,000. Dr. William Belton Murrah was the college's first president, and Bishop Charles Betts Galloway of the Methodist Episcopal Church South organized the college's early fund-raising efforts. Both men were honored with halls named in their honor. Major Millsaps and his wife are interred in a tomb near the center of campus. The current United Methodist Church continues to have affiliations with the college.
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Annual Applications
2,796
Acceptance
70%
Graduation Rate
68%
Median SAT Score
1185
Median ACT Score
23
How much does it cost to attend?
Tuition (in-state)
$38,600
Fees (in-state)
$2,714
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $18,348 |
| 30K - 48K | $19,960 |
| 48K - 75K | $22,726 |
| 75K - 110K | $27,498 |
| 110K+ | $26,787 |
Averages for 10 years after enrolling
Avg Earnings
$54,500
Employed
90%
What's it like to attend this school?
Full time on-campus stats
Student Body
1K
Under-Grads
1K
Graduates
0K
Where will you be attending?
Location
1701 N State St, Jackson MS 39210-0001
City Crime Rates
Property Crime
46 per 100K
Violent Crime
9 per 100K
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