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Mississippi College

Clinton, MS · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Mississippi Baptist Convention · Baptist

Real cost

Average price after aid $27,712 a year

Median debt at graduation: $22,500 (all students)

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Mississippi Christian University, formerly Mississippi College, is a private university in Clinton, Mississippi, affiliated with the Mississippi Baptist Convention. Every student takes Chapel as a core requirement, with a weekly large-group Chapel on Thursdays, and the core requires two Bible courses covering the Old and New Testaments. The Institute for Christian Leadership coordinates Chapel, campus ministries, church relations and community service, and several student ministries meet on campus each week.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Mississippi College

  1. MonToday

    • 6:30PMWorship night

  2. TueToday

    No set time

  3. WedToday

    No set time

  4. ThuToday

    • 11:00AMChapel
    • 12:30PMChapel

  5. FriToday

    No set time

  6. SatToday

    No set time

  7. SunToday

    No set time

No set time: Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

  • “This is a dedicated time of the week for rest and encouragement through worship, scripture reading and prayer.”

    Source: mc.edu

  • “As a Christian institution, Mississippi Christian University values the integration of faith and learning throughout the educational process.”

    Source: mc.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Chapel is part of the core requirements to graduate, and every student must attend 10 Chapel experiences to meet attendance requirements.

Source: mc.edu
What's a normal week?

Large group Chapel meets Thursdays at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in Swor Auditorium, and the Baptist Student Union gathers for worship on Monday evenings.

Source: mc.edu
Where do I find community?

Delight Ministries invites college women into Christ-centered community, and weekly gatherings meet on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Source: mc.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Every summer the Baptist Student Union offers missions opportunities nationally and internationally, and the university encourages service through many ministries and projects.

Source: mc.edu

Rankings

Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list

In America

Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
63 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.59%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.78%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,090 · ACT 22
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.14 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,389

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

CWorship and chapel: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

68 of 100 points · 7 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (Large group Chapel meets once a week on Thursdays in two sections (11:00am and 12:30pm) in fall and spring semesters: one weekly day; recorded as once a week.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Attendance Policies | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/students/christian/chapel/attendance-policies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Large group Chapel experiences take place on Thursday's from 11:00am-12:15pm and 12:30pm-1:45pm in Swor Auditorium in Fall and Spring semesters.”
      Large group Chapel meets on Thursdays in two sections in fall and spring.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Chapel is a core requirement for graduation (4 semesters for freshmen, fewer for later classes), and students must attend 10 Chapel experiences each semester to earn credit.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Attendance Policies | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/students/christian/chapel/attendance-policies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All students enrolled in Chapel are required to attend 10 Chapel experiences to meet attendance requirements”
      Students must attend 10 Chapel experiences to earn Chapel credit each semester.
    2. Course Information | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/students/christian/chapel/course-information · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel is part of the university core requirements to graduate.”
      Chapel is a core requirement for graduation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (The Baptist Student Union holds a student-led worship service, Vision, every Monday at 6:30pm (listed on the BSU page at First Baptist Church, Clinton).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Weekly Activities | Baptist Student Union, Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/students/bsu/focus-groups · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every Monday at 6:30pm, the BSU gathers for worship at First Baptist Church, Clinton.”
      The Baptist Student Union holds a weekly worship gathering on Mondays at 6:30 pm, open to all students.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Weekly (Prayer is part of the weekly Chapel time.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/students/christian/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “This is a dedicated time of the week for rest and encouragement through worship, scripture reading and prayer.”
      Chapel is a weekly time of worship, scripture reading and prayer.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsPart-time (Campus Minister Chandler Rowlen of RUF is named on the Campus Ministries page. Recorded as part-time.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/students/christian/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chandler Rowlen - Campus Minister - chandler.rowlen@ruf.org”
      RUF has a named campus minister serving the campus.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes (Provine Chapel is namedas a campus location. Large Group Chapel meets in Swor Auditorium.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog: Christian Life | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/academics/application/files/2317/8708/4999/2026-2027_Undergraduate_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “the Assistant Director of the Institute for Christian Leadership, Ben Goff. His office is located in Provine Chapel, and he”
      Ben Goff is the Assistant Director of the Institute for Christian Leadership; his office is in Provine Chapel.
    2. Attendance Policies | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/students/christian/chapel/attendance-policies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All students enrolled in Chapel are required to attend 10 Chapel experiences to meet attendance requirements”
      Students must attend 10 Chapel experiences to earn Chapel credit each semester.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer3 or 4 times a week (3 weekly times documented: 2 chapel, 1 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
BBible and theology: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

78 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students2 courses (Bible (6 semester hours) is required of all students: one Old Testament course (BIB 110 or 111) and one New Testament course (BIB 120 or 121). RN to BSN students take 3 hours. Two distinct courses; recorded as two.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog: University Core Curriculum | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/academics/application/files/2317/8708/4999/2026-2027_Undergraduate_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIB 110 - Introduction to the Old Testament OR”
      The university core requires Bible (6 semester hours), including one Old Testament course (BIB 110 or BIB 111).
      “BIB 120 - Introduction to the New Testament OR”
      The university core requires Bible (6 semester hours), including one New Testament course (BIB 120 or BIB 121).
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (Both an Old Testament and a New Testament course are required of all students; the choice is between an introductory and an intensive course in each.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog: University Core Curriculum | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/academics/application/files/2317/8708/4999/2026-2027_Undergraduate_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIB 110 - Introduction to the Old Testament OR”
      The university core requires Bible (6 semester hours), including one Old Testament course (BIB 110 or BIB 111).
      “BIB 120 - Introduction to the New Testament OR”
      The university core requires Bible (6 semester hours), including one New Testament course (BIB 120 or BIB 121).
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNone required (The university core table lists the full set of required courses and includes no Christian worldview or faith-and-learning course. The general education outcome on Christian ethics is not a course requirement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog: University Core Curriculum | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/academics/application/files/2317/8708/4999/2026-2027_Undergraduate_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIB 110 - Introduction to the Old Testament OR”
      The university core requires Bible (6 semester hours), including one Old Testament course (BIB 110 or BIB 111).
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (The mission statement and the catalog state that the university values the integration of faith and learning throughout the educational process.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Vision & Mission | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/about/mission · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “As a Christian institution, Mississippi Christian University values the integration of faith and learning throughout the educational process.”
      The university states that it values the integration of faith and learning in its educational process.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (A Christian Studies B.A. with a Bible concentration is listed among the undergraduate majors (catalog 2026-27). Ministry and missions concentrations are also listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog: Majors and Degrees | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/academics/application/files/2317/8708/4999/2026-2027_Undergraduate_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Christian Studies, Bible Concentration, B.A.”
      A Christian Studies B.A. with a Bible concentration is offered.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
AChristian community: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

100 of 100 points · 4 of 7 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)5 or more (Seven people are named as ministry staff on the Campus Ministries page (BSU, FCA, InterVarsity, RUF) and the Institute's Assistant Director is named in the catalog, 8 in all. Some named staff belong to off-campus ministries that meet on campus.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministries | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/students/christian/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Cody Counts - Interim Director - ccounts@mc.edu - 601.925.3238”
      The Baptist Student Union has an interim director, listed with contact details.
      “Chandler Rowlen - Campus Minister - chandler.rowlen@ruf.org”
      RUF has a named campus minister serving the campus.
    2. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog: Christian Life | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/academics/application/files/2317/8708/4999/2026-2027_Undergraduate_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “the Assistant Director of the Institute for Christian Leadership, Ben Goff. His office is located in Provine Chapel, and he”
      Ben Goff is the Assistant Director of the Institute for Christian Leadership; his office is in Provine Chapel.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Five Christian student groups or ministries are listed on official pages: Baptist Student Union, RUF, InterVarsity, FCA and Delight Ministries.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Weekly Activities | Baptist Student Union, Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/students/bsu/focus-groups · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every Monday at 6:30pm, the BSU gathers for worship at First Baptist Church, Clinton.”
      The Baptist Student Union holds a weekly worship gathering on Mondays at 6:30 pm, open to all students.
    2. Campus Ministries | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/students/christian/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Weekly Gathering: Monday's at 7:30pm, Provine Chapel”
      RUF meets weekly on Mondays at 7:30 pm in Provine Chapel.
      “Weekly Gathering: Monday's at 8:00pm, The Coliseum”
      FCA holds a weekly gathering on Mondays at 8:00 pm at The Coliseum.
      “Weekly Gathering: Tuesdays at 6:30pm - Nelson Hall room 311”
      InterVarsity holds a weekly gathering on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm in Nelson Hall.
    3. Student Organizations | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/students/policies/student-organizations · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Delight Ministries wants to invite college women into Christ-centered community that fosters vulnerability and transforms stories!”
      Delight Ministries is a student organization for women in Christ-centered community.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes (The Local Churches page lists area churches that students are involved in, with addresses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Local Churches | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/students/christian/local-churches · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “These are churches that MC students are actively involved in.”
      The university lists local churches that students are involved in.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Institute for Christian Leadership oversees Chapel, Campus Ministries, Church Relations and Community Service, with an Assistant Director named in the catalog.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/academics/application/files/2317/8708/4999/2026-2027_Undergraduate_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Under the umbrella of the Institute for Christian Leadership, there are four distinct components: Chapel, Campus Ministries, Church Relations, and Community Service.”
      The Institute for Christian Leadership oversees Chapel, Campus Ministries, Church Relations and Community Service.
CMissions and service: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

68 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (The Community Service Center in the B.C. Rogers building helps students find service opportunities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service Center | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/offices/community-service · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Community Service Center serves as a way to help students learn how to engage and impact the community.”
      The Community Service Center helps students find service opportunities.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumAvailable (Service learning appears as a course (ECE 490) in one program. It is not required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog: Course Descriptions | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/academics/application/files/2317/8708/4999/2026-2027_Undergraduate_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “ECE 490 – Service Learning”
      A service-learning course is listed in the catalog for one program.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (The Baptist Student Union offers summer missions and short-term missions trips each year. Trips are open to students, not required.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission Opportunities | Baptist Student Union, Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/students/bsu/missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every year Mississippi BSU offers missions opportunities for all students in the summer both nationally and internationally.”
      The BSU offers summer missions trips nationally and internationally each year, and short-term trips.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome (Community missions work with partners in the Clinton and Jackson area, including We Will Go, Brookdale Senior Living and the 4 C's.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission Opportunities | Baptist Student Union, Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/students/bsu/missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “many other partnerships in the Clinton/Jackson area”
      The BSU's community missions partner with several local ministries and organizations in the Clinton and Jackson area.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (Summer missions are offered nationally and internationally through the BSU; the International Nights program serves international students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission Opportunities | Baptist Student Union, Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/students/bsu/missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every year Mississippi BSU offers missions opportunities for all students in the summer both nationally and internationally.”
      The BSU offers summer missions trips nationally and internationally each year, and short-term trips.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes (The catalog states that being a Christian involves service to God and others, and encourages service through ministries and service projects.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog: Christian Life | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/academics/application/files/2317/8708/4999/2026-2027_Undergraduate_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “It is also our belief that being a Christian involves service to God and others; we therefore encourage members of the MC community to serve and give back to society through the various ministries and service projects established at MC.”
      The university states that Christian faith involves service and encourages service through its ministries and projects.

Strengths

  • Chapel is a graduation requirement, and students must attend 10 Chapel experiences each semester to earn credit.
    Sources (2)
    1. Course Information | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/students/christian/chapel/course-information · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel is part of the university core requirements to graduate.”
      Chapel is a core requirement for graduation.
    2. Attendance Policies | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/students/christian/chapel/attendance-policies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All students enrolled in Chapel are required to attend 10 Chapel experiences to meet attendance requirements”
      Students must attend 10 Chapel experiences to earn Chapel credit each semester.
  • Both an Old Testament and a New Testament course are required of all bachelor's students.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog: University Core Curriculum | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/academics/application/files/2317/8708/4999/2026-2027_Undergraduate_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIB 110 - Introduction to the Old Testament OR”
      The university core requires Bible (6 semester hours), including one Old Testament course (BIB 110 or BIB 111).
      “BIB 120 - Introduction to the New Testament OR”
      The university core requires Bible (6 semester hours), including one New Testament course (BIB 120 or BIB 121).
  • A Christian Studies major with a Bible concentration is offered, and the university states that it values the integration of faith and learning.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog: Majors and Degrees | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/academics/application/files/2317/8708/4999/2026-2027_Undergraduate_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Christian Studies, Bible Concentration, B.A.”
      A Christian Studies B.A. with a Bible concentration is offered.
    2. Vision & Mission | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/about/mission · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “As a Christian institution, Mississippi Christian University values the integration of faith and learning throughout the educational process.”
      The university states that it values the integration of faith and learning in its educational process.
  • Several Christian student ministries meet on campus or serve the campus each week, and the BSU runs summer and short-term missions trips each year.
    Sources (3)
    1. Weekly Activities | Baptist Student Union, Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/students/bsu/focus-groups · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every Monday at 6:30pm, the BSU gathers for worship at First Baptist Church, Clinton.”
      The Baptist Student Union holds a weekly worship gathering on Mondays at 6:30 pm, open to all students.
    2. Campus Ministries | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/students/christian/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Weekly Gathering: Monday's at 7:30pm, Provine Chapel”
      RUF meets weekly on Mondays at 7:30 pm in Provine Chapel.
    3. Mission Opportunities | Baptist Student Union, Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/students/bsu/missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every year Mississippi BSU offers missions opportunities for all students in the summer both nationally and internationally.”
      The BSU offers summer missions trips nationally and internationally each year, and short-term trips.

Concerns

  • The core curriculum includes no Christian worldview or faith-and-learning course; the Bible requirement is two courses.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog: University Core Curriculum | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/academics/application/files/2317/8708/4999/2026-2027_Undergraduate_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIB 110 - Introduction to the Old Testament OR”
      The university core requires Bible (6 semester hours), including one Old Testament course (BIB 110 or BIB 111).

Know something we missed? Suggest a correction.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Campus ministry home

Institute for Christian Leadership

  • Address: 200 S. Capitol Street, Clinton, MS 39056
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Provine Chapel, Swor Auditorium (weekly Chapel)

Source: mc.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, mc.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, mc.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/academics/application/files/2317/8708/4999/2026-2027_Undergraduate_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Under the umbrella of the Institute for Christian Leadership, there are four distinct components: Chapel, Campus Ministries, Church Relations, and Community Service.”
    The Institute for Christian Leadership oversees Chapel, Campus Ministries, Church Relations and Community Service.
  2. Institute for Christian Leadership | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/students/christian · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “The Institute for Christian Leadership seeks to be the catalyst for maintaining and advancing the university’s commitment to the cause of Christ.”
    The Institute for Christian Leadership leads the university's Christian life programs.
  3. Weekly Activities | Baptist Student Union, Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/students/bsu/focus-groups · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Every Monday at 6:30pm, the BSU gathers for worship at First Baptist Church, Clinton.”
    The Baptist Student Union holds a weekly worship gathering on Mondays at 6:30 pm, open to all students.
  4. Campus Ministries | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/students/christian/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Cody Counts - Interim Director - ccounts@mc.edu - 601.925.3238”
    The Baptist Student Union has an interim director, listed with contact details.
    “Weekly Gathering: Monday's at 7:30pm, Provine Chapel”
    RUF meets weekly on Mondays at 7:30 pm in Provine Chapel.
    “Chandler Rowlen - Campus Minister - chandler.rowlen@ruf.org”
    RUF has a named campus minister serving the campus.
    “Weekly Gathering: Tuesdays at 6:30pm - Nelson Hall room 311”
    InterVarsity holds a weekly gathering on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm in Nelson Hall.
    “Weekly Gathering: Monday's at 8:00pm, The Coliseum”
    FCA holds a weekly gathering on Mondays at 8:00 pm at The Coliseum.

Christian clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 2 off campus, 2 location not published

Worship and prayer 1

  • BSU Vision worshipOff campus
    Mondays 6:30 PM
    Weekly student-led worship led by the Vision Lead Team, open to all MC students.
    mc.edu

Service 2

  • BSU Summer and Short-Term MissionsOff campus
    Summer, plus short-term trips over breaks
    Missions trips of 5 to 8 weeks in summer, nationally and internationally, and week-long trips over breaks.
    mc.edu
  • BSU Community Missions
    Wednesdays 2:30 PM
    Weekly service to the community in the Clinton and Jackson area, with local partners.
    mc.edu

Clubs and groups 4

  • RUF (Reformed University Fellowship)On campus
    Mondays 7:30 PM
    Weekly gathering in Provine Chapel, a ministry of the Presbyterian Church in America.
    mc.edu
  • InterVarsity Christian FellowshipOn campus
    Tuesdays 6:30 PM
    Weekly gathering in Nelson Hall, room 311.
    mc.edu
  • Fellowship of Christian AthletesOn campus
    Mondays 8:00 PM
    Weekly gathering at The Coliseum for athletes and coaches.
    mc.edu
  • Delight Ministries
    Student organization inviting college women into Christ-centered community.
    mc.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 2

  • Thursday11:00 AMSwor Auditorium · Large group Chapel, fall and spring semesters; students register for one of two sections. Recorded from the Attendance Policies page (2026-27 catalog year).
  • Thursday12:30 PMSwor Auditorium · Large group Chapel, fall and spring semesters; second section.

Worship night 1

  • Monday6:30 PMFirst Baptist Church, Clinton · Baptist Student Union Vision worship, open to all MC students. The Campus Ministries page gives the location as FBC Clinton Activities Center.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Attendance Policies | Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/students/christian/chapel/attendance-policies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Large group Chapel experiences take place on Thursday's from 11:00am-12:15pm and 12:30pm-1:45pm in Swor Auditorium in Fall and Spring semesters.”
    Large group Chapel meets on Thursdays in two sections in fall and spring.
    “Large group Chapel experiences take place on Thursday's from 11:00am-12:15pm and 12:30pm-1:45pm in Swor Auditorium in Fall and Spring semesters.”
    Large group Chapel meets on Thursdays in two sections in fall and spring.
  2. Weekly Activities | Baptist Student Union, Mississippi Christian Universitymc.edu/students/bsu/focus-groups · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Every Monday at 6:30pm, the BSU gathers for worship at First Baptist Church, Clinton.”
    The Baptist Student Union holds a weekly worship gathering on Mondays at 6:30 pm, open to all students.

Plan a campus visit Chapel and worship times for your dates, questions to ask, and a calendar button.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$25,984
$30,001–$48,000$25,743
$48,001–$75,000$27,601
$75,001–$110,000$29,083
Over $110,000$29,757

Full cost of attendance before aid: $41,214 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
2,706
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 42% · Women 58%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
26%
Total students4,087
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$27,712
Cost of attendance (per year)$41,214
Median federal debt at graduation$22,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
59%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
49%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
43%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
60%
First-year retention78%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$47,485
Admission rate29%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
No application fee
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $1,097 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants30%
Admitted students’ middle range:ACT 19–25
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1090
SAT reading & writing—
SAT math—
ACT composite19–25
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 47 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Nursing$77,374
Accounting$63,885
Criminal justice$55,832
Business administration$52,789
Social work$51,605
Biology$49,370
Kinesiology and exercise science$48,861
Marketing$46,780
Communication studies$44,779
Secondary education$44,329
Teacher education$42,673
Religious studies$40,506
Psychology$39,933
Design$39,178

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Biochemistry, Broadcasting, Chemistry, Computer science, Computing and information science, Electrical engineering, English, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Fine arts, Global studies, History, Interdisciplinary studies, Linguistics, Literature, Management information systems, Mathematics, Music, Other foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics, Paralegal studies, Physics, Political science, Pre-health, Public Policy Analysis, Public relations, Religious Music and Worship, Romance languages, Sociology, Visual and performing arts, Writing and rhetoric.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Health professions18%
Business17%
Biology11%
Parks, recreation and fitness9%
Education6%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingSuburb
Part-time undergraduates3%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older6%
On-campus room and board (per year)$16,120
SportsNCAA Division II · Gulf South Conference
ROTCArmy · Air Force
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member14 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability officeAbout 7%IPEDS, 2023–24
Disability servicesVisit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time52%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$27,440IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 70% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)About 15 miles away
Town population27,195Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreNew OrleansAbout 159 miles away
Typical weather47°F in January · 83°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Jackson Hawkins Field, MS, about 6 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.240.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.480.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Questions families ask

Is Mississippi College a Christian college?
Yes. Mississippi College is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Mississippi Baptist Convention.
What is Mississippi College’s Compass Score?
75 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Mississippi College?
Chapel is listed at Swor Auditorium. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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About this school’s data
  • IPEDS unit ID 176053
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Southern Baptist
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