Mississippi College
Mississippi College is one of the nine private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Mississippi. The campus is located in a suburb, in Clinton.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 5,036 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 570 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 439 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 77%). Every year 59% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Mississippi College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $16,400, and fees were $992. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $16,400 and $992 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students5,036 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Southern Baptist |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate77% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1922 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 04/01/1976 - 12/31/2007 |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/13/2007 - Current |
Admission
39%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1070 to 1290 |
| ACT | 22 to 29 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Recommended |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | $35 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $514/credit | |
| In State Students | $514/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $514/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $588/credit | |
| In State Students | $588/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $588/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $23,130 | $23,130 | $23,130 |
| ADN | 70 | $35,980 | $35,980 | $35,980 |
| BSN | 125 | $64,250 | $64,250 | $64,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $29,400 | $29,400 | $29,400 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of Mississippi College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 31% | $4,256 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $1,264 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 40% | $2,247 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 98% | $11,427 |
| Federal Student Loans | 49% | $5,182 |
| Private Loans | 4% | $10,249 |
$17,098
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$15,187 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$14,198 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$16,485 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$18,219 |
| Over $110,000$18,924 |
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Student Population
3,242
Undergrads
1,794
Graduates
3,144
Women
1,892
Men
77%
Full-time
23%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
63% |
|
Black/African American |
24% |
|
Non-resident alien |
5% |
|
Hispanic |
3% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Two or more races |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Mississippi state board of nursing.
