Campus & Student Life at Mississippi College

Home to about 2,757 undergraduates in 2020, Mississippi College is a small, private college located in Clinton, Mississippi. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Mississippi College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Mississippi College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Mississippi College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Mississippi College is Affiliated With the Southern Baptist Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Southern Baptist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Southern Baptist Colleges and Universities.

Mississippi College Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at Mississippi College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Mississippi College Disability Services.

Mississippi College for the Military

While not a "service academy", Mississippi College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Mississippi College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Mississippi College for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Mississippi College

Mississippi College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Mississippi College

Mississippi College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,757 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,291 (83.1%). Part-time attendance was 466 (16.9%).

Mississippi College is Ranked #1,165 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Mississippi College is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Mississippi College #1165 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Mississippi College by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Mississippi College Diversity Guide.

Mississippi College Competes in the NCAA

Mississippi College has a total of 387 student athletes, 280 men and 107 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Mississippi College Athletics