- Acceptance rate: 43% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 495–575 reading and writing, 530–575 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 21–28 composite
- Average net price: $26,739 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Millsaps College reported: an acceptance rate of 43% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 21–28.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Millsaps College reviews each application.
Millsaps College GPA requirements
Millsaps College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Millsaps College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Millsaps College acceptance rate
Millsaps College admitted 1,009 of 2,340 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 43%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Millsaps College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Jackson, Mississippi, with 549 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Millsaps College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 495 | 520 | 575 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 540 | 575 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 28 |
| ACT English | 21 | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 22 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1181 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Millsaps College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Millsaps College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $26,739 a year at Millsaps College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Millsaps College?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Millsaps College admitted 43% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Millsaps College?
Check Millsaps College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Millsaps College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 5% sent SAT scores and 66% sent ACT scores.
What are Millsaps College's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Millsaps College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 495–575 in reading and writing and 530–575 in math; ACT composite 21–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is the acceptance rate at Millsaps College?
Millsaps College's acceptance rate was 43% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,009 of 2,340 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Millsaps College look for?
Millsaps College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Can I get into Millsaps College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Millsaps College admitted 43% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Millsaps College?
A lot: Millsaps College requires high school GPA. It considers high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and demonstration of competencies if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Millsaps College?
Yes. Millsaps College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Millsaps College if a parent went there?
No. Millsaps College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Millsaps College cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $26,739 a year at Millsaps College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Millsaps College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Millsaps CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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