PrivateUrbanMillsaps College
Millsaps
Jackson, Mississippi 39210
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for biology — close-knit campus
Millsaps College is a private institution in Jackson with particular strength in biology and business.
A small campus of 580 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,848 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,291.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •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.
- •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.
- •In April 1943, 380 students arrived for the Navy V-12 program offering engineering, pre-medical and pre-dental training.
- •A total of 873 officer candidates went through Millsaps between 1943 and 1945.
- •One of these past issues involving Bowley was the defacement of the Christian Center, an academic building on campus that was set for renovation in 2017.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
39.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Programs (35)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
73%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MS state average + city premium