Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Clinton, Mississippi |
| Online | mc.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Clinton, Mississippi, approximately 12 miles west of Jackson, Mississippi College is the second-oldest Baptist-affiliated institution in the United States and the state's oldest operating college, founded in 1826. The 320-acre suburban campus features Georgian Colonial architecture, particularly evident in its landmark building Provine Chapel. MC, as it's commonly known, operates as a private Christian institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in pre-medical studies, business, education, and law through its separate law school in Jackson. The college maintains a selective admission process and requires students to complete a core curriculum that integrates Christian principles with academic studies. Traditional undergraduate students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing available in several residential halls and apartments.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
MC is rated within the top 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Mississippi College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#525 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#367 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Mississippi
#2 in Best Private Colleges in Mississippi
#376 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Mississippi
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1140/1260 |
| ACT | 21/29 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.56 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
| Other Fees | $1,452 |
| Room and Board | $12,700 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,167 |
| Total One Year Cost | $41,365 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 25% |
| Education | 13% |
| Biology | 11% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 11% |
| Health Professions | 10% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176053 IPEDS survey data for Mississippi College.
Current students may use the Mississippi College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025