Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
48.87%
SAT Average
1,120
ACT Range
19-26
Mississippi College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 48.87%. This means approximately 489 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 2,423 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
48.87%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $21,698 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,698 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $39,167 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $20,911 | State avg: $13,421. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 26.17% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 34.77% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Mississippi College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$21,698
Room and board
$12,700
Books and supplies
$1,800
Other expenses
$5,167
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$39,167
Average net price
$20,911
Average aid coverage
47%
$18,256 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Mississippi College pays approximately $20,911 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Mississippi average of $13,421 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Mississippi College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Mississippi and national averages.
Mississippi College net price
$20,911
Mississippi average
$13,421
National average
$17,506
Mississippi College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $21,698 and average net price at $20,911. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$21,698
Current net price
$20,911
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
62.81%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$47,485
Undergraduates
2,423
10-Year Median Earnings - Mississippi College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Mississippi College graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Mississippi College?
Undergraduates
2,423
Completion rate
62.81%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
26.17%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
34.77%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 26.17% of Mississippi College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 34.77% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Mississippi College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Mississippi College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Mississippi College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Mississippi College is listed at 200 South Capitol Street, Clinton, MS 39058. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Mississippi College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi College | 48.87% | $21,698 | $20,911 | $47,485 |
| Millsaps College | 49.03% | $43,815 | $25,291 | $53,848 |
| Mississippi State University | 76.32% | $26,580 | $15,501 | $51,513 |
| University of Mississippi | 97.78% | $26,980 | $13,164 | $50,994 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $50,994 |
Similar Schools in Clinton
This local cluster focuses on nearby Clinton schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Clinton.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mississippi College's acceptance rate?
Mississippi College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 48.87%.
How much is Mississippi College tuition?
Mississippi College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $21,698.
What is Mississippi College's average net price?
Mississippi College's average net price in the local dataset is $20,911.
What does Mississippi College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $18,767 for Mississippi College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Mississippi College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $47,485 for Mississippi College.
Is Mississippi College accredited?
Mississippi College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Mississippi College?
The local dataset lists 2,423 undergraduate students at Mississippi College.
What percentage of Mississippi College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Mississippi College in the local dataset is 26.17%.
What is the federal loan rate at Mississippi College?
The federal loan rate for Mississippi College in the local dataset is 34.77%.
Where should I verify Mississippi College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Mississippi College or the latest official federal education data.