Overview
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| Location | Oakland, California |
| Online | mills.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Oakland, California, Mills College is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 1,064 prospective students applied, and 807 were granted admission. Of those admitted 137 enrolled in the school. 1,072 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 185 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $29,340 plus fees of $1,537. Mills College is ranked 203 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Mills College is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Mills College within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#203 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#152 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#24 in Best Colleges in California
#17 in Best Private Colleges in California
#209 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1005/1290 |
| ACT | 19/29 |
| GPA | 3.64 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,611 |
| Other Fees | $1,537 |
| Room and Board | $13,883 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,468 |
| Total One Year Cost | $48,839 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 17% |
| English and Literature | 16% |
| Psychology | 11% |
| Ethnic Studies | 11% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=118888 IPEDS survey data for Mills College.
Current students may use the Mills College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.