More selective than 93% of Mississippi colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
1% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 3% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Millsaps College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Millsaps College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Millsaps College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 495 | 575 |
| SAT math | 530 | 575 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1025 | 1150 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Millsaps College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 43% | 495–575 | 530–575 | 21–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 49% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Millsaps College compared with other Mississippi colleges?
Millsaps College has the 2nd-lowest acceptance rate of 15 Mississippi colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mississippi College | 29% | 59% | $27,712 |
| 2 | Millsaps College | 43% | 57% | $26,034 |
| 3 | Alcorn State University | 45% | 57% | $13,265 |
| 4 | Rust College | 49% | 12% | $12,587 |
| 5 | Belhaven University | 50% | 49% | $15,676 |
| 6 | Tougaloo College | 60% | 33% | $17,043 |
| 7 | William Carey University | 60% | 60% | $14,258 |
| 8 | Mississippi State University | 78% | 67% | $17,595 |
| 9 | Blue Mountain Christian University | 89% | 55% | $24,016 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Mississippi colleges →
Who enrolls at Millsaps College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Millsaps College admissions questions
What is the Millsaps College acceptance rate?
Millsaps College accepts 43% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,009 of 2,058 applicants were admitted.
Does Millsaps College require the SAT or ACT?
Millsaps College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 1% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Millsaps College?
The middle 50% of Millsaps College enrolled first-year students scored 1025–1150 on the SAT and 21–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Millsaps College?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (153 of 1,009).
Is Millsaps College getting harder to get into?
Millsaps College accepted 43% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 49% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Millsaps College overview