Millsaps College
Jackson, Mississippi · Private
Millsaps College admitted 43% of 2,340 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1025–1150 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 60% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Millsaps College
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Application deadlines
Millsaps College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- May 1, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Millsaps College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Millsaps College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Millsaps College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Character
Important
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.58 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $60,467 a year. After grants, students paid $26,739 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Millsaps College’s acceptance rate?
Millsaps College admitted 43% of applicants: 1,009 of 2,340 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).
When is Millsaps College’s application deadline?
Millsaps College’s 2026–27 deadline is May 1, 2027. It has no early round on the Common App.
What SAT score do you need for Millsaps College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1025 to 1150, with a median around 1060. A score at or above 1060 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Millsaps College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Millsaps College have supplemental essays?
No. Millsaps College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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