Mississippi College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$20,246

3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$21,135

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0694%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

48.9%

3,315 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

4,087

81.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

62.8%

353 Graduates

About

Mississippi College is a higher education institution located in Hinds County, MS. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Mississippi College were Law (116 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 1,262 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mississippi College. 70.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (876 degrees), 3.24 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (270 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mississippi College is $20,246, which is $−4,329 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Mississippi College was 0.0694%, corresponding to 1 out of the 1,441 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Mississippi College is $20,246, which is $4,329 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,135.

In 2023, 95% of undergraduate students attending Mississippi College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$20,246

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Mississippi College was $20,246. The cost of tuition at Mississippi College is $−4,329 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Mississippi College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,135

2023 Value

1.25%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Mississippi College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,135. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Mississippi College grew by 1.25%.

This chart compares the average net price of Mississippi College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,237

Room and Board

$1,700

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mississippi College was of $12,237 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.63% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,700. The cost of books and supplies increased by 13.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Mississippi College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Mississippi College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.06% with respect to 2022, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Mississippi College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0694%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Mississippi College was 0.0694%, which represents 1 out of the 1441 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Mississippi College received 3,315 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 37.4% annual growth. Out of those 3,315 applicants, 1,620 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 48.9% acceptance rate.

There were 4,087 students enrolled at Mississippi College in 2023.

Mississippi College has an overall enrollment yield of 41.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

48.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,620

Accepted Out of 3,315

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Mississippi College was 48.9% (1,620 admissions from 3,315 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 40%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 37.4%, while admissions grew by 67.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Mississippi College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Mississippi College in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Mississippi College had a total enrollment of 4,087 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Mississippi College is 3,322 students and the part-time enrollment is 765. This means that 81.3% of students enrolled at Mississippi College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mississippi College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.6% White, 20.3% Black or African American, 3.77% Hispanic or Latino, 2.62% Asian, 2.45% Two or More Races, 0.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0245% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Mississippi College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.1%), followed by White Male (28.1%) and Black or African American Female (8.82%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.2%), followed by White Male (19.6%) and Black or African American Female (16.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mississippi College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,087 students. The full-time enrollment at Mississippi College is 3,322 and the part-time enrollment is 765. This means that 81.3% of students enrolled at Mississippi College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Mississippi College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Mississippi College was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Mississippi College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Mississippi College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,680 enrolled students
Black or African American
828 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
154 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mississippi College is 65.6% White, 20.3% Black or African American, 3.77% Hispanic or Latino, 2.62% Asian, 2.45% Two or More Races, 0.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0245% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 127 students (3.11%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 510 more women than men received degrees from Mississippi College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mississippi College is white (876 degrees awarded). There were 3.24 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (270 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Mississippi College is Law (116 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mississippi College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (124 degrees awarded), Education (344 degrees), and Biology (169 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mississippi College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,566,634 people), Secondary school teachers (573,642 people), Physicians (423,219 people), Education administrators (293,835 people), and Other managers (242,972 people).

The most specialized majors at Mississippi College in 2023 are Legal (124 degrees awarded), Education (344 degrees), Biology (169 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (44 degrees), and History (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mississippi College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Dentists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Mississippi College are Legal (124 degrees awarded), Education (344 degrees), Biology (169 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (44 degrees), and History (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mississippi College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,819,017 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (584,920 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (493,525 people), Offices of physicians (222,227 people), and Outpatient care centers (158,459 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Mississippi College.

Most Common (2023)

Curriculum & Instruction
90 degrees awarded
General Educational Leadership & Administration
73 degrees awarded
General Biomedical Sciences
62 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Mississippi College was Curriculum & Instruction with 90 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Mississippi College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

376

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

886

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 376 degrees were awarded to men at Mississippi College, which is 0.424 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (886).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Mississippi College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Mississippi College in Law, which is 1 times approximately the same the 58 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 86 degrees were awarded to men at Mississippi College in Curriculum & Instruction, which is 21.5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

51%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 51% of students graduating from Mississippi College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Mississippi College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
876 degrees awarded
Black or African American
270 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mississippi College is white (876 degrees awarded). There were 3.24 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (270 degrees).

1.19% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
600 degrees awarded
White Male
276 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
218 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mississippi College is white female (600 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (276 degrees).

Operations

Mississippi College has an endowment valued at nearly $99.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.88M (4.92%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Mississippi College had a total salary expenditure of 79.2M. Mississippi College employs 55 Professors, 55 Assistant professors and 40 Associate professors. Most academics at Mississippi College are Male Professor (37), Female Assistant professor (33), and Female Instructor (30).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mississippi College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 70 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 60 employees, and Management with 49 employees.

Endowment

$99.3M

2023 Endowment

3.19%

decline from 2022

Mississippi College has an endowment valued at about $99.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Mississippi College declined 3.19% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $49.6M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Mississippi College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$32.6M

2023 Salaries

0.746%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Mississippi College paid a median of $32.6M in salaries, which represents 41.2% of their overall expenditure ($79.2M) and a 0.746% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.0341% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.99% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.1M

Instructional Salaries

189

Number of Employees

In 2023, Mississippi College paid a total of $14.1M to 189 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

55 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

70 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Mississippi College were Professor with 55 employees, Assistant professor with 55 employees, and Associate professor with 40 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mississippi College were Office and Administrative Support with 70 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 60 employees, and Management with 49 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Mississippi College was Male Professor with 37 employees, Female Assistant professor with 33 employees, and Female Instructor with 30 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Mississippi College.

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