MC Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 29.11%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $23,500
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at MC:
- Total Enrollment: 4,164, including 456 online students
- 2,883 Undergraduate, 1,281 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 40.6% men, 59.4% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 59%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 29%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 78%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 155 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 6 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 59 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
MC Overview
Mississippi Christian University (MC) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Clinton, MS. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The MC's tuition & fees is $23,500 for the academic year 2024-2025. 84% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,153.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,164 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
MC's acceptance rate is 29.11% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 90.99%.
MC ranked 11st in Mississippi Colleges rankings. Mississippi Christian University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Mississippi Christian University is $23,500. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,500.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $25,452 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $17,671.
| Undergraduate | $23,500 |
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| Graduate | $15,500 |
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| Undergraduate | $25,452 |
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| Graduate | $17,671 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Mississippi Christian University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at MC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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