Millsaps College

What is the accreditation of Millsaps College?

Millsaps College is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, commonly called SACSCOC. Institutional accreditation evaluates the college as a whole and is relevant to its eligibility to participate in federal student-aid programs.

Accreditation does not mean that another college must accept every Millsaps course for transfer, nor does it by itself satisfy the educational rules for every licensed profession. Those decisions can depend on the receiving institution, the particular program, and a state licensing board. Students considering a profession with licensing requirements should check the requirements for their intended field and state before choosing a course of study.

Institutional accreditation is also distinct from any specialized accreditation a particular program may hold. Applicants who need a program-specific credential should verify that program's current status separately rather than assuming it follows from SACSCOC accreditation.

What are the admission requirements at Millsaps College?

First-year applicants to Millsaps generally apply with a secondary-school academic record and proof of high school completion or an accepted equivalent. The college is not an open-admission institution: its reported admit rate was 43% for a recent entering class.

In 2024-25 admissions reporting, secondary-school GPA was a required part of the review. Class rank was neither required nor recommended; recommendations, a college-preparatory curriculum, and admission-test scores were considered rather than required. Applicants should follow the instructions for their chosen application route to determine whether a writing response or other supporting item is requested for that cycle.

Test-optional does not mean test scores are never useful. Among enrolled first-time students in the reported class, 66% submitted ACT scores and 5% submitted SAT scores. The median ACT composite among score submitters was 25; that figure describes the students who submitted scores, not a minimum for admission.

International applicants and students with nonstandard school records should review the application instructions for their applicant category, including any document-translation or English-proficiency requirements. Admission dates and rounds can change, so applicants should use the current admissions calendar when deciding when to submit materials and seek scholarship consideration.

What are the application fees and waivers at Millsaps College?

Applicants should check the fee displayed for their specific Millsaps application route before submitting. An undergraduate application charge, if applicable to that route, is separate from any later enrollment or housing deposit.

Students for whom an application charge would be a hardship should ask admissions about a waiver before final submission and follow the instructions in the application portal. Waiver procedures can differ by application platform and applicant category; receiving a waiver for one college does not automatically waive another college's charge.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Millsaps College?

Millsaps reports access to Army, Air Force, and Navy ROTC through cooperating host institutions, rather than identifying each branch as a unit operated on its own campus. Participation may therefore require travel, scheduling around classes at another institution, and separate ROTC enrollment steps.

ROTC participation and an ROTC scholarship are different matters. Scholarships are competitive, and commissioning pathways carry eligibility rules and military service obligations. A student interested in a particular branch should confirm the current host arrangement, cross-enrollment procedures, transportation expectations, and scholarship deadlines with that branch's ROTC staff before building a class schedule around it.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Millsaps College?

Millsaps accepts transfer applicants for fall and spring entry and generally considers credits earned at other accredited institutions. Admission to the college and acceptance of individual courses toward a Millsaps degree are separate decisions.

A transfer application ordinarily requires records of prior college work; applicants should follow the current admissions instructions for official transcripts and any high school documentation applicable to their circumstances. Before enrolling, request a written review showing not just how many credits transfer, but which courses meet major, general-education, and elective requirements. Credits that transfer only as electives may do little to shorten time to graduation.

The college reports accepting Advanced Placement credit and both CLEP general and subject examinations under its credit policies. Transfer students should check score thresholds, maximum-credit rules, and any requirement to complete a minimum number of credits at Millsaps. Applicants entering a sequential major should also compare course prerequisites with the semesters in which required classes are offered.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Millsaps College?

Millsaps offers international learning opportunities that students may pursue through approved study-abroad arrangements and college-connected programs. Its work associated with the Kaxil Kiuic area of Mexico is one example of an international setting linked to teaching and research.

Options can differ substantially: a semester with an outside provider, an exchange, and a short faculty-led course may have different academic calendars, housing arrangements, costs, and credit-approval procedures. Students should obtain approval for the courses they intend to take before departure, especially if they need them for a major or graduation requirement.

Financial aid may apply differently to programs run by Millsaps and those operated by third parties. Students comparing options should ask study-abroad and financial-aid staff for a program-specific budget that addresses tuition, travel, insurance, and any additional fees, as well as the treatment of institutional scholarships.