Millsaps College

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MIllsaps is a 4-year private university located at 1701 N State St in Jackson, Mississippi. It's a Midsize campus in a City-based setting with 809 enrolled students and a student faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Campus housing is present on campus, and online programs are not available.

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About Millsaps College

Millsaps College is a private liberal arts college affiliated to the United Methodist Church. It was established 1890 by Major Reuben Webster Millsaps. He donated the land and $50,000 for establishment of the college. The first female student graduated from the college in 1902 while the first international student graduated six years later. In 1914, the Old Main building was destroyed by fire and was then replaced by Murrah Hall. In 1916, the owner of the college, Major Millsaps died and was buried in a tomb located near the center of the campus. In 1936, Millsaps College purchased Grenada College which declared bankruptcy during the great depression. The college remained accepting only white students till 1965 when it voluntary decided to accept student regardless of their races. In 1967, Robert Kennedy delivered a speech at the college during his presidential campaign. The college witnessed another prominent speech in 1975 delivered by President Jimmy Carter talking about the crisis in the Middle East.

Millsaps Campus is located in Jackson, Mississippi covering 103 acres. The Bowl represents the center of the campus which is a space dedicated to host events and performances. Distinctive facilities on campus include the Gertrude C. Ford Academic Complex, Olin Science Hall, Sullivan-Harrell Hall, and the Millsaps-Wilson Library in addition to the Campbell College Center which was renovated in 2000. The campus also contains the Christian Center which was originally built as a memorial to the graduates and students who died during the World War II, Murrah Hall and between them is Nicholson Garden which contains Major Millsaps’ tomb. The official colors of the university are purple and white while its mascot is called the Millsaps Major. Its athletic teams compete in the Southern Athletic Association and the NCAA Division III.

The college offers 57 academic programs granting Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in addition to 4 pre-professional degrees. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

School Facts

Years Estd.1890
NicknameMajors and Lady Majors
MascotThe Millsaps Major
MottoAd Excellentiam (Latin)
Motto Eng.In pursuit of excellence
ColorsPurple & White
LocationMississippi
AthleticsNCAA Division III SAA
Religious AffiliationUnited Methodist

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#309 Nationally for Universities with highest tuition
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#314 Nationally for Colleges with the most expensive cost of living.

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MIllsaps is a prestigious 4-year institution in Mississippi. The following are the rankings for the school relative to other universities across the country.

#309 Nationally for Universities with highest tuition

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#314 Nationally for Colleges with the most Expensive cost of living

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#1687 Nationally for Largest Number of students enrolled

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The Acceptance rate for MIllsaps is 53 Percent. Last year, there were 3657 applicants and 12 percent of those who were accepted actually attended (Enrollment Rate). To apply, it's required to have the following: High school GPA, High School transcripts, SAT/ACT test scores.