2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$18,667
Net Price
49%
Admitted
38%
Enrolled
63%
Graduation Rate
13/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Mississippi College
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 4,250. In 2021, there were 145 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #5 in Mississippi and ranks #201 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
145
Total Enrollment
4,250
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Ranking for Mississippi College
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Mississippi Rank
Combining ranking factors for 15 schools that offer psychology degrees in Mississippi, Mississippi College ranks #5.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Mississippi College ranks #201.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Mississippi College offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. At the doctorate level Counseling and Applied Psychology and Counseling Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PhD |
Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | – | 35 |
Counseling Psychology | – | – | 35 |
General Psychology | 45 | – | – |
Marriage and Family Therapy | – | 2 | – |
Mental Health Counseling | – | 11 | – |
Social Work | 17 | – | – |
Total Graduates | 62 | 13 | 70 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 2,339 students applied to the Mississippi College. The university admitted 49% and 38% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Mississippi universities is 5,112. On average, all Mississippi institutions admit 71% and 27% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Mississippi College students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 77%. Compared to all Mississippi four or more years colleges, the percentage is 69%.
The overall graduation rate for Mississippi College is 63%, compared to 49% for all Mississippi universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 47%.
Compare MC to Mississippi Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Mississippi College to the average of all Mississippi four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
MC
2,339
Applicants
49%
Percent Admitted
38%
Percent Enrolled
77%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
MS Colleges
5,112
Applicants
71%
Percent Admitted
27%
Percent Enrolled
69%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
49%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 201 or 52% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 189 or 48% part-time faculty members employed at Mississippi College. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 201 or 52%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
MC
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
52%
Percent Full-Time
48%
Percent Part-Time
52%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
MS Colleges
15 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
63%
Percent Full-Time
37%
Percent Part-Time
62%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Mississippi College the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $18,900, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,500.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $12,060 and the average cost for graduate fees is $736.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Mississippi College in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for Mississippi College | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $11,680 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $4,676 |
Total Living Expenses | $16,356 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $18,900 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,500 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $36,756 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $12,060 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $736 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $12,796 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Mississippi College is $18,667. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Mississippi College to all Mississippi universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
MC
$36,756
Cost to Attend
$14,359
Average Financial Aid
99%
Percent Receiving Aid
$18,667
Net Price
MS Colleges
$22,879
Cost to Attend
$9,475
Average Financial Aid
96%
Percent Receiving Aid
$11,528
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 415 or 99%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 2,527 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $14,359.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 2,527 | $14,359 |
Pell Grants | 786 | $4,741 |
Federal Student Loans | 1,130 | $6,918 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Mississippi College to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
MC
2,527
Grant or Scholarship Aid
57%
Grants or Scholarships
786
Number of Pell Grants
18%
Pell Grants
1,130
Federal Student Loans
25%
Federal Student Loans
MS Colleges
3,672
Grant or Scholarship Aid
50%
Grants or Scholarships
1,884
Number of Pell Grants
26%
Pell Grants
1,748
Federal Student Loans
24%
Federal Student Loans
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