MC is a Christian university known for academic excellence and commitment to the cause of Christ. The oldest university in Mississippi, MC, seeks to lift the teachings of Jesus Christ in a premier academic environment at an affordable price. We aim to infuse Christ into every aspect of our culture – in the classroom, throughout campus life, and in the hearts of our students.
Mississippi College, affiliated with the Mississippi Baptist Convention, is a private, co-educational, Christian university of liberal arts and sciences.
Our vision is to be known as a university recognized for academic excellence and commitment to the cause of Christ.
Mississippi College, governed by a Board of Trustees elected by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, is a private, co-educational, comprehensive university of liberal arts and sciences and professional studies dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence. Founded in 1826, Mississippi College is the oldest institution of higher learning and the largest private university in Mississippi. As a Christian institution, Mississippi College values the integration of faith and learning throughout the educational process.
Consistent with its Baptist heritage and relationship to the Convention, Mississippi College provides a quality Christian education for its student population. Students select the university because of the quality of its academic programs, Christian environment, and location. The university strives to recruit students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, and church/community involvement. The majority of students come from Mississippi and other southeastern states.
Mississippi College stimulates its students' intellectual development through the liberal arts and sciences and concentrated study in specialized fields, including preprofessional and professional programs. Furthermore, the university environment promotes its students' spiritual, social, emotional, and physical development. It encourages them to utilize their skills, talents, and abilities to pursue meaningful careers, life-long learning, and service to God and others. The university emphasizes those undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs that offer service opportunities. Additionally, the university reflects its responsibility of service to the community through various learning opportunities and numerous cultural enrichment experiences.
Mississippi College is committed to excellence and innovation in teaching and learning. The university seeks to employ and retain faculty dedicated to teaching/learning and advising students who support and engage in scholarship and creative activities that advance knowledge and seek to continue their professional development. The university also seeks to employ and retain staff and administrators who are equally dedicated to supporting these efforts. Furthermore, the university selects employees who reflect Christian values and a commitment to service. Mississippi College is an equal opportunity employer by Title VII and applicable exemptions.
International students are invited to expand their global education through studies at Mississippi College. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, computer science, art, education, chemistry, law, and many other fields.
Through the academic internship program, students are employed temporarily and are under the direct supervision of a faculty advisor. Registration for one, two, three, or six semester hours of credit is possible. A letter grade is assigned by the faculty advisor for this work experience. The internship committee must approve the internship, and the student must be approved by the academic department in which the credit is being granted. Internships are only open to those students who are juniors or seniors.
Mississippi College traces its roots back to 1826 when the state Legislature chartered the institution as Hampstead Academy. The same year, America celebrated its 50th birthday, and John Quincy Adams served as president of a growing nation with a little more than 9.6 million people. Mississippi College remains the oldest institution of higher learning in the Magnolia State.
Situated on five acres near Mount Salus in Central Mississippi, the new school was renamed Mississippi Academy and began offering boys and girls classes in January 1827. Back when tracts of land sold for $1.25 per acre, the academy was located on a tiny piece of the 6 million acres of property in Central Mississippi transferred from the Choctaw Indian nation to the American government. That treaty was signed in 1820. Three years earlier, in 1817, the state of Mississippi joined the United States.
First-year students are awarded based on their ACT/SAT score, while transfers are awarded based on their GPA. There is no deadline for academic scholarships, meaning this award can increase, according to our matrix, up until the time you enroll.
Loans are the largest financial resource available to students. Loans allow students to borrow money at low-interest rates, with no collateral, and generally no co-signer. Most student loans do not need to be repaid until they graduate or drop to less than half-time status. Students are reminded that borrowing money for college is a solemn financial obligation. When signing a promissory loan note, you enter into a legal agreement. Consider this commitment carefully when taking out a loan.
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