First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | Fall | November 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Spring | November 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision | Fall | March 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: millsaps.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 34 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 20 |
| Accounting | 12 |
| Neuroscience | 10 |
| Psychology | 9 |
| Biochemistry | 8 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 7 |
| Political Science and Government | 5 |
Show the other 9 majors
| Fine/Studio Arts | 5 |
| Creative Writing | 4 |
| English Language and Literature | 3 |
| History | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern Athletic Association
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Jackson, MS
606,178 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN)
Nearest hub airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.7 of 20
Elevation
362 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
38°F
July high
92°F
Annual snowfall
1.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
83 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$950 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Belhaven University1 mi
- Jackson State University2 mi
- Tougaloo College6 mi
- Mississippi College9 mi
- Alcorn State University64 mi
- Mississippi Valley State University83 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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