Mississippi College

10 Interesting Facts about Mississippi College

1. Mississippi College was established in 1826, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Mississippi and the second-oldest Baptist-affiliated college in the United States.
2. The university is affiliated with the Mississippi Baptist Convention and holds to Christian values and principles.
3. Mississippi College is located in Clinton, a suburb of Jackson, the capital city of Mississippi. This location provides access to various cultural and professional opportunities.
4. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including liberal arts, sciences, business, education, health sciences, and more.
5. As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, Mississippi College had an enrollment of over 5,000 students, creating a diverse and vibrant campus community.
6. Mississippi College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus environment. It values and celebrates the contributions of individuals from different backgrounds and experiences.
7. The campus includes modern facilities such as classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and specialized spaces for various academic disciplines. It also features the Baptist Healthplex and a range of athletic facilities.
8. Mississippi College competes in NCAA Division II athletics. The university’s teams are known as the Choctaws and they compete in the Gulf South Conference.
9. The Honors College provides academically gifted students with opportunities for advanced coursework, research, and enrichment activities.
10. Mississippi College actively engages with the community through partnerships, outreach programs, and initiatives that support economic development, education, and healthcare.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
49%

Tuition & Fee

All Programs

B.S.B.A.
Accounting

B.S.
Administration of Justice

B.S.ED.
Art Education

B.S.
Biochemistry

MINOR
Biological Sciences

B.S.
Biology

B.S.B.A.
Business Administration

B.S.
Chemical Physics

B.S.
Chemistry

B.A.
Christian Studies

B.A., B.S.
Computer Science

B.A., B.S.
Computing and Information Systems

B.A., B.S.
Digital Media Production

B.S.
Early Childhood Care and Development

MINOR
Educational Foundations

B.S.E.E.
Electrical Engineering

B.S.ED.
Elementary Education

B.A.
English

B.A.
English Education

B.A.
English Literature

B.A.
English Writing

B.S.B.A.
Entrepreneurship

B.S.
Exercise Science

B.S.B.A.
Finance

B.A.
Foreign Language & International Trade

B.A.
French

B.F.A, B.S.
Graphic Design

B.A., B.S.
History

B.S.
Homeland Security

B.M.ED
Instrumental K-12

B.F.A.
Interior Design

B.A.
International Studies

B.A., B.S.
Interpersonal & Public Communication

B.A., B.S.
Journalism

B.S.
Kinesiology

B.A.
Language, Writing, and Linguistics

B.S.
Loss Prevention

B.S.B.A.
Marketing

B.A., B.S.
Mathematics

B.S.
Mathematics Education

B.A., B.S.
Media Analytics

B.A., B.S.
Ministry Communication

B.A.
Modern Languages

B.A., B.M.
Music

B.S.N.
Nursing

B.S.N.
Nursing (Accelerated B.S.N.)

B.S.N.
Nursing (RN-to-BSN)

B.S.
Paralegal Studies

B.S.
Physical Education K-12

B.S.
Physics

B.A., B.S.
Political Science

B.S.
Pre-Occupational Therapy

B.S.
Pre-Physical Therapy

B.A., B.S.
Psychology

B.S.
Public Health

B.A., B.S.
Public Relations

B.S.ED.
Secondary Education

B.S.W.
Social Work

B.A.
Spanish

B.S.ED.
Specialized Subject-Area Education (K-12)

B.S.
Sports Management

B.A., B.S.
Sports Media

B.S.
Sports Ministry

B.A.
Studio Art

B.A.
Worship Leadership

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

2,082 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

441