Chances of getting into Mills College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Difficult | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
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How hard is it to get into Mills College and can I get accepted? The school has a 86% acceptance rate ranking it #96 in California for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 858 out of 1,003 applicants were admitted making Mills College an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has difficult requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 51 percent. Mills College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
Mills College SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 510 |
| SAT Math 25th | 500 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1010 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 640 |
| SAT Math 75th | 600 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1240 |
| Average SAT Score | 1130 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Mills College?
Mills College typically requires applicants to be in the top 59 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1010 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 890. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1130 out of 1600. The school ranks #42 in California for highest average SAT composite score. 37 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1240 and Above | Good | >91% |
| 1125 to 1240 | Avg + | 86%-91% |
| 1010 to 1125 | Avg - | 78%-86% |
| 895 to 1010 | Reach | 68%-78% |
| Less than 895 | Low | <68% |
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Mills College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 21 |
| ACT Math 25th | 19 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 31 |
| ACT Math 75th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 29 |
| Average ACT Score | 25 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Mills College?
Admission data indicates that Mills College regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 17 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 25 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 29 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #29 in California for highest average ACT composite score. 20 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Mills College.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 29 and Above | Good | >91% |
| 25 to 29 | Avg + | 86%-91% |
| 21 to 25 | Avg - | 78%-86% |
| 17 to 21 | Reach | 68%-78% |
| Less than 17 | Low | <68% |
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Mills College GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
What GPA do you need to get into Mills College?
Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Mills College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Mills College was 3.64 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #28 in California for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.64 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Mills College accepts 86% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 37% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 27% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 22% | Avg - |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 11% | Reach |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 3% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House
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High School Class Rank
71% of Mills College freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 41% |
| Top 25% of class | 71% |
| Top 50% of class | 97% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 3% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 1% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 999 | 4 | 1,003 |
| Accepted | 856 | 2 | 858 |
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 50% | 86% |
| Enrolled | 158 | 2 | 160 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 18% | 100% | 19% |
Fall 2021 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 44 days left until the Fall 2021 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2021.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Mills College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Recommended |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=118888 IPEDS survey data for Mills College.
FAQs
Does Mills College prefer SAT or ACT?
37% of students submit their SAT scores to Mills College. 20% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Mills College?
86% of those who apply are granted admission to Mills College. Admission competition is and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Mills College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1010 and 1240. 37% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Mills College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 29. 20% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.