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Jackson, Mississippi

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Chances of getting into Millsaps College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
68%
Admission Difficulty for Millsaps College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Millsaps and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Millsaps is 68%.  It ranks #9 in Mississippi for lowest rate of acceptance. Millsaps is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 1,511 out of 2,220 applicants were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 43 percent on standardized admission tests. Millsaps College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.65. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Millsaps application fee is $0 and applications are due by Feb 1.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Millsaps College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.65 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1240 on the SAT
  • Score 24 on the ACT
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Millsaps College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 4% of students submitted SAT scores and 57% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Millsaps SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1135-1354
Applicants Submitting SAT 
4%
SAT Scores for Millsaps College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 610
SAT Math 25th 525
SAT Composite 25th 1135
SAT Scores for Millsaps College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 699
SAT Math 75th 655
SAT Composite 75th 1354
Average SAT Score 1240

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Millsaps College?

Millsaps College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Millsaps College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1135-1354.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Millsaps College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1354 and Above Good >80%
1244 to 1354 Avg + 68%-80%
1135 to 1244 Avg - 53%-68%
1026 to 1135 Reach 37%-53%
Less than 1026 Low <37%
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Millsaps ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
21-28 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
57%
ACT Scores for Millsaps College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 20
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 21
ACT Scores for Millsaps College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 29
ACT Math 75th 25
ACT Composite 75th 28
Average ACT Score 24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Millsaps?

Millsaps College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Millsaps regularly accepts students who score 21 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 43 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 21-28.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Millsaps College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
28 and Above Good >82%
24 to 28 Avg + 68%-82%
21 to 24 Avg - 55%-68%
18 to 21 Reach 41%-55%
Less than 18 Low <41%
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Millsaps GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.65
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Millsaps College?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Millsaps. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Millsaps College was 3.65 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #1 in Mississippi for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Millsaps accepts 68% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Millsaps College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 23.54% Good
3.75 to 3.99 25.49% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 25.49% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 9.8% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 9.15% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 3.92% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.96% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.65% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Millsaps College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,195 1,025 2,220
Accepted 820 691 1,511
Acceptance Rate 69% 67% 68%
Enrolled 91 110 201
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 16% 13%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Feb 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Millsaps College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Millsaps College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Millsaps College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Millsaps College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=175980 IPEDS survey data for Millsaps College.

FAQs

Does Millsaps College prefer SAT or ACT?

4% of students submit their SAT scores to Millsaps. 57% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Millsaps College?

68% of those who apply are granted admission to Millsaps. Admission competition is low and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Millsaps College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1135 and 1354. 4% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Millsaps College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 28. 57% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.