Mississippi College, affiliated with the Mississippi Baptist Convention, is a private, co-educational, Christian university of liberal arts and sciences.
History
Mississippi College was founded in 1826 – the oldest institution of higher learning in Mississippi. It is also the first co-educational institution in the U.S. to grant a degree to a woman. Since 1850, MC has been affiliated with the Mississippi Baptist Convention. Learn more
Enrollment
Campuses
Clinton Campus
Our main campus, located in Clinton, MS (population 26,000), is just fifteen minutes from the capital city of Jackson.
MC Law
MC Law is located in downtown Jackson, Mississippi’s capital city and the heart of the state’s legal community. The State Capitol, Mississippi Supreme Court, federal courts, and many of Mississippi’s most respected law firms are within walking distance of the MC Law campus.
Flowood Center
The Flowood Center hosts MC’s Accelerated Degree Programs. Geared toward working adults, the ADP classes allow students to earn degrees in business administration, accounting, marketing, public relations, and sociology. Courses are offered in eight-week sessions that meet two nights per week.
Student Profile
Student body representation
Student body statistics
Academics
80
undergraduate areas of study covering every area of a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum
14
graduate degrees, plus a Juris Doctor and Doctor of Education Leadership
International programs located in Austria, China, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Mexico, South Korea, Spain, and the United Kingdom
Faculty Profile
194
Full-time faculty members
15:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
80%
Full-time faculty holding terminal degrees
Campus Involvement
With more than 40 chartered student organizations, ranging from academic societies to campus ministries, MC offers ways for everyone to get involved.
Clubs & Tribes
One of the best ways to get involved in social life at MC is through our men's service clubs and women's social tribes. These organizations provide social opportunities and encourage service to the community and character development.
MC is home to 5 men’s services clubs and 4 women’s social tribes.
Tuition
$6,860
per semester (undergraduate)
$430
per hour (undergraduate)
$490
per hour (graduate)
Tuition reflects 2011-2012 academic year. For more details, see our Financial Aid site.