Mills College - Reviews and Rankings

86%

Acceptance Rate

$38,083

Avg.Financial Aid

001238

FAFSA Code

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About Mills College

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

Private

Not-For-Profit

4 Years

Student Population Number of Students attending College

1,257

Website

https://www.mills.edu

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WASC

Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

Not applicable

On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

Yes

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Location & Contact

Address

5000 MacArthur Blvd

Contact

Email: N/A
Phone: 5104302255
Fax: 5104303298

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Rankings

To tackle the tough decision of choosing the right university, the ranking of a particular college helps the student in clearing their doubts regarding where they want to apply. The ranking of universities by Forbes is done keeping in mind common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others. Moreover, Forbes has placed Mills College at the 343rd position among other national universities.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

86%

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SAT Range

1008 - 1240

ACT Range

21 - 29

Application Fee

$50

SAT/ACT

Recommended

High School GPA

Required

Accept Common App

Yes

The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is fairly easy. The varsity has 2 admission thresholds. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $50, as part of the admission process at MC. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1005-1290 to improve her chances. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 19 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Mills College is 24. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, California 94613, or call (510) 430-2255.

Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

$24,900

Average Annual Cost

$28,765

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Books And Supplies

$1,611

Other Fees

$1,492

Room And Board The charges for an academic year for rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

$13,448

Budget For Other Expenses

$2,468

Total One Year Cost

$47,784

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to MC are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $49,694. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($30,877), books and supplies ($1,611), room and boarding ($13,883), and budget for other expenses ($3,323). For students seeking financial assistance, the college offers a number of options.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

11:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

75%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

33%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$3,215

Faculty Overview

25%

Male Professors

75%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Psychology, General

31 Graduates

English Language and Literature, Ge...

30 Graduates

Biology, General

20 Graduates

Fine and Studio Arts

18 Graduates

Economics

15 Graduates

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

15 Graduates

Political Science and Government

14 Graduates

Sociology

12 Graduates

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

8 Graduates

Human Development, Family Studies,...

8 Graduates

Biopsychology

7 Graduates

International Relations and Nationa...

7 Graduates

Music

7 Graduates

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

6 Graduates

Mathematics

6 Graduates

Public Policy Analysis

6 Graduates

Sociology and Anthropology

6 Graduates

History

5 Graduates

Business/Managerial Economics

4 Graduates

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

4 Graduates

Computer and Information Sciences,...

3 Graduates

Area Studies

2 Graduates

Chemistry

2 Graduates

Dance

2 Graduates

Natural Resources Conservation and...

1 Graduates

Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

1 Graduates

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

768

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

47%

Full-time

96%

Part-time

Students Gender

Male

N/A

US National: 44%

Female

100%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

35% White

3% Unknown

11% Black

30% Hispanic

9% Two or more races

2% Non Resident alien

9% Asian

1% American Indian/Alaska native

0% Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

19%

Out Of State

74%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$71,756 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 82% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

82%

Undergrads in College Housing

60%

Averege Housing Cost

$6,222/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $6,384/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$6,384/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Cyclones

School Colors

gold and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

Campus Safety

24-Hour Security Patrol

Yes

Campus Emergency Phones

Yes

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Yes

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

The college additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $13,883 per year for living on campus. The average meal plan at MC costs around $6,384 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. To ensure the safety and security of students, the college has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. The college has enrolled around 0% male and 100% female students.

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$34,600/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$39,900/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$0$100,000

$22,581

$26,751

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$234 - 278

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

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and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$38,083

Students Receiving Federal Grants

56%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,299

Students Receiving State Aid

47%

Average Aid Per Year

$8,182

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$30,755

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income

Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$44,756

$30K - $48K

$44,335

$48K - $75K

$38,448

$75K - $110K

$37,802

> $110K

$27,165

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$649,927

The financial aid department of Mills College helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average financial aid at Mills College is around $14,617 and the federal grant is $5,921. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $8,005 as well as institutional aid worth $14,617. The non-need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Mills College amount to $649,927 per annum.

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