Mississippi College

Mississippi College, nicknamed MC, is located in Clinton, Mississippi. It is a private Christian university, which offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in several fields of study. MC was originally formed as Hampstead Academy in 1827 and is the oldest college in Mississippi. After several name and status changes, it was given its present name in 1830. MC enrolls more than 4,500 students annually. U.S. News & World Report and the New York Times included MC among the best colleges of the nation. In addition to the main campus in Clinton, MC has several other satellite campuses located in Madison, Mississippi, and Jackson.

MC's Law School began as the Jackson School of Law in 1930 and become a part of Mississippi College in 1975. The school notes that its purpose is: "to integrate a theoretical and practical legal education with Christian principles." The Law School is located in downtown Jackson, where the school reports that its students can take advantage of the proximity to private firms, government agencies, non-profit organizations and large corporations. The school offers its students experiences through externships, co-curricular activities, and work with the private bar.

The sports teams of MC participate in various sports such as Baseball, Basketball, Softball, Tennis, and Soccer. Their sports teams are known as Choctaws.

Mississippi College Highlights

Where Mississippi College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Southern Baptist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in law, science, and education and teaching.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Mississippi College was 4,467 in 2007 (3,781 full-time equivalent).

About 48% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 52% of the class.

Undergrads are 61% of enrolled students, graduate students are 28%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 11%.

About 4% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 96% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Mississippi College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Mississippi College provides on-campus housing for 1,802 of its 3,781 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Mississippi College Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Mississippi College is in the American Southwest Conference for major sports.

Mississippi College Admissions (2007)

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