Mississippi Christian University

Clinton, MS · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

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About Mississippi Christian University

Mississippi Christian University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Clinton, MS, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 2,518 students. The acceptance rate is 29%. 59% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $47,485.

29%

Acceptance

$27,712

Net price

2,518

Enrollment

59%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

A-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

29%

Acceptance rate

1,090

SAT average

ACT midpoint

ACT Composite19–25

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$27,712

Average net price

$23,500

In-state tuition

$23,500

Out-of-state tuition

$16,120

Room & board

$1,700

Books & supplies

$41,214

Total cost of attendance

30%

Students receiving Pell grants

35%

Students with federal loans

$22,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$25,984

$30–48K

$25,743

$48–75K

$27,601

$75–110K

$29,083

$110K+

$29,757

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing18.5%

Business15.0%

Biology10.8%

Parks & Recreation10.4%

Psychology7.3%

Education5.6%

Communications4.4%

Visual & Performing Arts4.3%

Computer Science2.6%

Social Sciences2.2%

After Graduation

$47,485

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$42,011

Median earnings (6 yrs)

59%

Graduation rate

78%

Retention rate

76%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,389

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,518

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

26%

First-generation

Gender balance

58% women

42% men

Race & ethnicity

White

70%

Black

16%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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