Meeting basic academic requirements puts you in a strong position. Focus your energy on finding the right fit.
43.1%
Acceptance Rate
Peer average: 76%
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Selective (25-50%)
What Are My Chances?
A directional estimate — not a prediction
SAT Total Score Distribution
Enrolled students
Peers
40080012001600
1,025
25th Percentile
1,181
Median
1,150
75th Percentile
Peer average SAT: 1,141(+40 vs peers)
ACT Composite Score Distribution
Enrolled students
1122436
21
25th Percentile
25
Median
28
75th Percentile
Important: Test scores are just one factor. Admissions decisions reflect institutional priorities, essays, recommendations, and factors we cannot measure. Use this as directional guidance, not a prediction.
Who Attends — and Succeeds
Understanding institutional priorities and student support
Student Demographics
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
17%
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Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students (federal aid)
37%
Transfer Students
Alternative pathway to enrollment
12%
These metrics reflect institutional priorities around access and economic diversity, which inform admissions decisions beyond academic qualifications.
Student Success
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Frequently Asked Questions about Millsaps College Admissions
While Millsaps College evaluates applicants holistically, competitive candidates typically have GPAs of 3.5 or higher. With a 43% acceptance rate, students with solid academics and demonstrated interest have strong chances.
Millsaps College reports standardized test score data, suggesting tests are considered in admissions. Students who submit SAT scores typically have scores between 1025 and 1150. ACT scores range from 21 to 28. Check Millsaps College's website for current testing requirements, as policies may change.
Admission to Millsaps College is considered selective. The acceptance rate is 43%. Admission is competitive, and successful applicants typically require strong academic records and test scores above the national average.
Millsaps College uses holistic review, considering academics, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation.
If Millsaps College is a reach, consider Berry College (62% acceptance), Eckerd College (79% acceptance). These schools offer similar outcomes with higher acceptance rates.
