Why Millsaps
Where excellence meets opportunity
We set students up for professional success and lives of meaning and purpose. Students learn by doing, putting their education to work through outstanding research, internship and other experiential opportunities. Millsaps changes lives; our students change the world.
Equipped & Prepared
It begins with our foundational Compass Curriculum that develops core skill sets and continues with our Pathways program that encourages a four-year exploration of academic interests, professional curiosity and experiences.
Millsaps students acquire skills throughout their academic careers to solve real-world problems and issues.
Learn from the Best
Fact: 95% of Millsaps faculty hold the highest degree in their fields. All classes are taught by faculty, NOT graduate assistants. Our faculty have helped produce seven Rhodes Scholars, 29 Fulbright Fellows, six Goldwater Scholars and two Truman Scholars. Are you next?
Distinctive Scholars
Our students have received more prestigious awards per capita than students at many top 20 liberal arts colleges ranked by U.S. News and World Report. Ninety percent of Millsaps’ graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation. Millsaps has the highest graduation rate of any four-year college or university in Mississippi. Ready to join them?
Prepared for Major Outcomes
At Millsaps, experienced faculty will connect you with tailored internship opportunities and real-world experiences at innovative businesses. Our students explore the world through Millsaps’ study-abroad programs, ranked among the best in the country. These opportunities set you up for Major outcomes.
Academic Integrity
Millsaps College is an academic community dedicated to the pursuit of scholarly inquiry and intellectual growth. The foundation of this community is a spirit of personal honesty and mutual trust. Through their honor code, the students of Millsaps affirm their adherence to these basic ethical principles.
Community Engagement
Our college’s calling to service draws inspiration from the quotation inscribed on a sculpture of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, which is located on campus. “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”
Latest News
Millsaps and MACC Partner to Streamline Student Transfers
To make higher education more accessible and to support students in achieving their academic goals, Millsaps College and the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges signed an agreement simplifying the transfer process for students who want to further their education after completing their studies at one of the state’s two-year institutions.
Sun, Sand, Scorpions and Spiders: Millsaps Students’ Epic Summer Research Road Trip
Experiential learning is more than just a buzzword at Millsaps—it is a cornerstone of the educational experience, providing students with the skills, knowledge and confidence to excel in their future careers.
Millsaps Matchmaker: Alumni Spotlight on Lily Womble
Millsaps is a rich ground for figuring out what you want from your life.
Aaron Pelch Tapped to Lead Enrollment Efforts
Over the past year, he has brought great energy and leadership to our enrollment activities, and under his guidance, the enrollment team has recruited an outstanding first-year class.