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MC Alert: Due to anticipated inclement weather associated with Tropical Storm Francine, Mississippi College will shift to remote learning at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11. On-campus offices will also close at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Offices will remain closed and daytime classes will not meet on Thursday, Sept. 12. Residence halls will remain open and dining services will remain available in the Caf during this timeframe. Classes and on-campus activities are expected to resume beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12. University offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 13. Read More
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About MC

At a Glance

Mississippi College, affiliated with the Mississippi Baptist Convention, is a private, co-educational, Christian university of liberal arts and sciences.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be known as a university recognized for academic excellence and commitment to the cause of Christ.

Our History

Mississippi College was founded in 1826 and is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of Mississippi.

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Academics

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undergraduate areas of study, covering every area of a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum

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graduate areas of study, ranging from Business to Medical Sciences to Art and more

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doctorates in jurisprudence, educational leadership, and professional counseling

Enrollment

4,755
total enrollment

2,944
Undergraduate

1,171
Graduate

339
Law

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Tuition

Tuition for the 2023–2024 academic year. For more information, see our Financial Aid site.

$10,123

full-time undergraduate per semester

$632

undergraduate per hour

$713

graduate per hour

MC Alert


Due to anticipated inclement weather associated with Tropical Storm Francine, Mississippi College will shift to remote learning at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11. On-campus offices will also close at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Offices will remain closed and daytime classes will not meet on Thursday, Sept. 12. Residence halls will remain open and dining services will remain available in the Caf during this timeframe. Classes and on-campus activities are expected to resume beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12. University offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 13. Read More