Mississippi College | United States

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About Mississippi College

Mississippi College stimulates the intellectual development of its students through the liberal arts and sciences and concentrated study in specialized fields, including preprofessional and professional programs. Furthermore, the university environment promotes the spiritual, social, emotional, and physical development of its students and encourages them to utilize their skills, talents, and abilities as they pursue meaningful careers, life-long learning, and service to God and others. The university emphasizes those undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs which offer opportunities for service. Additionally, the university reflects its responsibility of service to the community through a variety of learning opportunities and numerous cultural enrichment experiences.

Campus information

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 the state of Mississippi. As a Christian institution, Mississippi College values the integration of faith and learning throughout the educational process.

Mississippi College is located in Clinton, Mississippi whereas the Mississippi College School of Law is located in downtown Jackson, Mississippi.

Accommodation

On-campus housing availability is limited to full-time undergraduate students. Typically, on-campus housing is not available to undergraduate students over 24 years of age. An appeal for exception can be made to the Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Life, who will forward the matter to the Residence Life Appeals Committee for review.

All single, full-time undergraduate students under the age of 21 are required to live in a campus residence hall unless they commute from home.