by our College Data Analytics TeamMississippi Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution in Clinton, Mississippi enrolling 2,518 undergraduates. It accepts 29% of applicants and has an on-time graduation rate of 59%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #1,456 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 28%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Mississippi Christian University ranks #1,456 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 28%.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
Mississippi Christian University was awarded 41 badges in the 2027 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2027 analysis, MC is ranked #1,456 out of 5,159 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
MC is also ranked #5 on the Best Colleges in Mississippi list.
See all of the rankings for Mississippi Christian University.
Mississippi Christian University has a very low acceptance rate of 29%, making it one of the most selective out of all the colleges and universities in the nation. It’s probably a good idea to apply to other schools in addition to MC just in case you don’t make the cut.
MC received ACT scores from 85% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 19 and 25.
Learn more about Mississippi Christian University admissions.
With a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1, Mississippi Christian University is about average in this regard as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. While this does not translate directly to class size, it’s a good indicator of how much time professors will have to spend with their students on a one-on-one basis.
Another measure that is often used to estimate how much access students will have to their professors is how many faculty members are full-time. The idea here is that part-time faculty tend to spend less time on campus, so they may not be as available to students as full-timers.
The full-time faculty percentage at Mississippi Christian University is 52%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
Mississippi Christian University has a freshmen retention rate of 78%. That’s a good sign that full-time students like the school and their professors enough to want to stick around for another year. It’s also a sign that the admissions team did a good job in choosing applicants who were a good fit for the school.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at MC for first-time, full-time students is 59%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Mississippi Christian University.
The current enrollment includes 2,518 undergraduates at MC.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Mississippi Christian University.
The average net price of MC is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,984 | $25,743 | $27,601 | $29,083 | $29,757 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of MC, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At MC, approximately 35% of students took out student loans averaging $4,168 a year. That adds up to $16,672 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 4.5%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Mississippi Christian University.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi Christian University make about $47,485 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is right on par with the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. Also, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Mississippi Christian University make the most money.
Mississippi Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Clinton, Mississippi. Clinton is a good match for students who enjoy the safety and convenience of the suburbs. Get more details about the location of Mississippi Christian University.
Get in touch with Mississippi Christian University can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 200 South Capitol Street, Clinton, MS 39058 |
| Phone: | 6019253000 |
| Website: | www.mc.edu |
| Wikipedia: | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mississippi_College |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/mississippicollege |
| Twitter: | www.twitter.com/misscollege |
In the latest year of available data, students from 23 majors graduated from Mississippi Christian University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,104 | NA |
| Law | 104 | $40,955 |
| General Biology | 100 | $20,835 |
| Nursing | 100 | $56,926 |
| Health & Physical Education | 68 | $24,976 |
| Educational Administration | 67 | $43,431 |
| Business Administration & Management | 56 | $44,633 |
| Special Education | 54 | $42,636 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 50 | NA |
| General Psychology | 43 | $17,378 |
1,469 students took at least one online class at Mississippi Christian University.
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
Learn more about online learning at Mississippi Christian University.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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