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Mississippi Christian University

Mississippi Christian University

Clinton, MS · Suburb · 2,518 students
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$27,712
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
61%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$47,485
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
29%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Mississippi Christian University (formerly Mississippi College), located in Clinton, is the state’s oldest institution of higher learning and is widely recognized for its robust Christian heritage and exceptional pre-medical and health sciences preparation. Academically, the university is anchored by standout programs in biology, nursing, business, and education, even offering undergraduate students rare access to a dedicated human gross anatomy cadaver lab. Campus life centers on a close-knit, faith-integrated community featuring vibrant Christian student organizations, local Greek life, and NCAA Division II athletics. Its blend of rigorous professional training, deeply embedded spiritual mentorship, and historic liberal arts tradition makes it a distinctively supportive environment for undergraduate study.

Wikipedia:Mississippi Christian University is a private university affiliated with the Mississippi Baptist Convention and located in Clinton, Mississippi, United States. It was founded in 1826 and is the second oldest Baptist-affiliated college or university in the United States and the oldest college or university in Mississippi.

Location
Clinton, MS, 39058 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSY · New Orleans
162 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$23,500
Housing & food (on campus)$16,120
Books & supplies$1,700
Cost of attendance$41,214
Average net price$27,712
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$23,500
Housing & food (on campus)$16,120
Books & supplies$1,700
Cost of attendance$41,214
Average net price$27,712
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$25,984
$30–48k
$25,743
$48–75k
$27,601
$75–110k
$29,083
$110k+
$29,757
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
61%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
56%
Back for yr 2
78%
Transferred
29%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
62% graduated · 29% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 8% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$42,011
10 yrs after entry$47,485
Debt
Median at graduation$22,500
Monthly payment$239
Middle 50% owe$6.3k–$27k
90th percentile$35,582
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: 58% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
29%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1090
ACT midpoint
24
Comp 19–25 · E 19–25 · M 17–24

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Student Body
Gender
Men 42%Women 58%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
30%
First-gen
26%
Family income
$39,014
Independent
21%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
70%
Hispanic
4%
Black
16%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$42,011
After 10 yrs
$47,485
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing96
Biology, General61
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness37
Business Administration, Management and Operations32
Psychology, General30
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods28
Communication and Media Studies23
Design and Applied Arts21
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas17
Accounting and Related Services17
Criminal Justice and Corrections16
Finance and Financial Management Services16
History12
Social Work11
Marketing11
Computer Science10
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$114M
Full-time faculty
52%
Faculty salary
$7,995/mo
Teaching spend
$8,389
per student
Federal loans
35%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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