Millsaps College

#2396 / #699
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#320
Most Desirable School
Private liberal arts college

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About Millsaps College

According to Wikipedia, Millsaps College is a private liberal arts college in Jackson, Mississippi. It was founded in 1890 and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. 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 affiliate with the college.

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Millsaps College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
2,22068%62%117724

How Much Does Millsaps College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$42,960
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$18,301
30K - 48K$18,999
48K - 75K$23,766
75K - 110K$26,786
110K+$28,955

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Millsaps College Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Millsaps College, then you can expect to earn an average of $54,500 per year. You also have a 90% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Millsaps College's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
81574372

Where is Millsaps College?

Millsaps College is located at 1701 N State St, Jackson MS 39210-0001

How Safe is Millsaps College?

Jackson has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Millsaps College Known For?

Millsaps College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Millsaps College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Who Are Millsaps College's Most Influential Alumni?

Millsaps College's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology. Here are some of Millsaps College's most famous alumni:

Thomas Naylor
An American economist.
Ellen Gilchrist
Ellen Gilchrist
A Fiction writer, poet.
Robert C. Robbins
Robert C. Robbins
A Cardiologist.
Kiese Laymon
Kiese Laymon
An American writer.
Alan Hunter
An American VJ.
Randall Pinkston
A News correspondent/anchor for Al Jazeera America.
Paul Ramsey
An American theologian .
Rubel Phillips
A Mississippi lawyer and Republican politician .
Donald Triplett
Donald Triplett
A First person to be diagnosed with autism.
James E. Graves Jr.
James E. Graves Jr.
An American judge.
Tex Sample
Tex Sample
An American sociologist.
Cassandra Wilson
An American jazz singer, songwriter, and producer from Jackson, Mississippi.

Who Are Millsaps College's Most Influential Faculty?

Millsaps College's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology. Here are some of Millsaps College's most famous alumni:

William K. Scarborough
A Professor of history.
Nicolas M Brunet
A Researcher.
Andrew Thaw
A Researcher.

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