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Millsaps College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1135 to 1354
ACT Range21 to 28
Average GPA3.58
Acceptance Rate43.1%

Millsaps is test-optional, but with 66% of students submitting ACT scores, a strong ACT can still strengthen your application. Aim for the upper half of their range, around a 25 to 28 ACT, or the comparable 1240 to 1350 SAT if that is your stronger test.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Millsaps College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Millsaps College is an urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 547 students. Millsaps has a freshman retention rate of 58% and a 6-year graduation rate of 58%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 8:1.

Location

Jackson, MS

Undergrad Enrollment547
Freshman Retention58%
SettingUrban
Student to Faculty Ratio8:1
Graduation Rate58%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Millsaps College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

November 15

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

March 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because Millsaps is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and October as retake windows before the November 15 Early Action deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Millsaps tuition and fees are $44,680, with 84% of students receiving aid. The average merit award is $29,929, and the FAFSA priority deadline is March 1.

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Tuition and Fees$44,680
Room and Board$14,210
Average Merit Award$29,929
Application FeeN/A
Students on Aid84%
Average Aid Package$41,609
Average Debt at Grad$32,301

Millsaps College’s listed total cost for tuition, fees, room, and board is about $58,890. Aid is common, with 84% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $41,609. Merit awards can also significantly reduce costs, averaging $29,929. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $32,301.

Student life at Millsaps College

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Choral groups
Concert band
Jazz band
Pep band
Music ensembles
Literary magazine
Yearbook
Film society
Student government
Model UN
International student organization
Campus ministries
Housing

88% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Guaranteed

Coed
Men only
Women only
Living-learning
Wellness
Greek life

Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 57% of men join fraternities, and 55% of women join sororities.

Greek housing available

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