Why Mississippi College?

Founded in 1826, Mississippi College (MC) is the oldest four (4) year comprehensive institution of higher learning in Mississippi. With more than 80 undergraduate majors, 50 graduate areas of study, a doctor of jurisprudence, a doctor of education leadership degree, and a doctor of professional counseling degree, MC is a university recognized for academic excellence and commitment to the cause of Christ. MC is also an NCAA Division 2 college.

With a current enrollment of almost 4,000 students and a low student-faculty ratio of 13:1, Mississippi College allows you to personally engage with your professors (not TAs) to enrich the learning process.  Our university promotes academic success, with our most popular degree programs including:

• MBA in Finance, Accounting, Marketing, and Management Information Systems (MIS)
• Master of Science in Biology / Medical Sciences
• Master of Science in Computer Science (MCS)
• Master of Science in Applied Exercise Physiology
• Master of Science in Chemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), (ABSN)
• Bachelor of Science in Biology/Medical Sciences (Pre-Med)
• Bachelor of Science in Public Health
• And many more STEM programs

Affordable

Mississippi College is recognized as one of "America's 100 Best College Buys" by Institutional Research & Evaluation, Inc.  Niche rated Mississippi College #2 College in Mississippi. 

Mississippi College is one of the most affordable universities in the country, with a total yearly cost of $36,428 for one academic year of Undergraduate study that covers tuition, fees, room and board, insurance, and books for the 2023-2024 academic year.

100% of first-year international Undergraduate students receive a $4000 scholarship. The total NET cost of the first-year study AFTER THE SCHOLARSHIP is $32,428 (including tuition, fees, room & board, insurance, and books). Students can also apply for a merit scholarship in the following three years based on their GPA, community service, and essay.

The cost of one-year Graduate studies at MC is $24,456 (including tuition, fees, room and board, insurance, and books).  100% of International Graduate students receive a $3000 scholarship yearly so long as they keep their GPA at 3.0. The total NET cost of one academic study AFTER THE SCHOLARSHIP is $21,456.

Intensive English Program (IEP)

Mississippi College’s Intensive English Program (IEP) is committed to providing our international students with the English proficiency skills necessary to thrive in their academic studies, the university culture, and the wider community. 

MC offers IEP admissions for students who DO NOT have a TOEFL/IELTS/PTE score or do not meet our English language requirement.  Upon arrival, these students will be given a placement test determining their English level. 

We offer two levels (intermediate and advanced) of English study in the core ESL curriculum, which includes Reading/Vocabulary, Listening/Speaking, and Grammar/Writing.  Each level of IEP lasts one semester (2 sessions). The program intends that all two levels can be completed in one academic year. Once these students pass the exit exams in IEP, they can directly apply to the university academic degree programs without retaking IELTS/TOEFL/PTE.

Home Away from Home

MC seeks to promote the development of its students by encouraging them to utilize their talents and abilities as they study at MC.   MC offers over 70 campus organizations, various intramural sports, and many musical and athletic programs that allow students to find friends and fellowship.  

Importantly, Mississippi College has a diverse international student population.  Currently, MC hosts ca. 150 international students from 50 countries, all of whom have come to call Mississippi home.  To help new students find friends and acclimate to life in America, MC established the International Student Association to welcome and help new students.  Membership in these organizations is open to anyone, regardless of race or nationality.  Furthermore, the Office of Global Education at MC offers international students conversation partners, writing partners, mentors, host families (adopt-a-student), a celebration of cultural events, international festivals, etc., to enrich our international students’ lives in the United States.

MC’s location also offers excitement off-campus. Mississippi College is located in the southern part of the United States in Clinton, MS -- a very safe and charming community of approximately 30,000 residents near the state capitol of Jackson.  Clinton has twice been named one of Mississippi’s most livable cities.  Unlike some college towns in the middle of nowhere, Mississippi College students have access to numerous conveniences a metropolis (i.e., the state capital) can offer.  And yet, MC students can "retreat" to their college town (i.e., Clinton) to focus on their studies in a mere 20-minute car ride.  Best of both worlds! 

The Mississippi College (MC) Difference

Mississippi College combines ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE with AFFORDABILITY, making it the IDEAL UNIVERSITY to pursue your studies abroad.  Four (4) Mississippi governors can attest to Mississippi College’s excellence as they all received their degrees from MC.  Why don't you check out MC to see if this is your best-fit university?