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2026-27 cycleClinton, MS

Mississippi College

Mississippi College is a private Christian university located in Clinton, Mississippi. Founded in 1826, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state and is recognized for its health sciences, business, and education programs.

Acceptance rate

49%

Undergrad enrollment

2,423

Test policy

Test required

Application fee

$35

Application deadlines

RoundDeadline
ScholarshipHonors College Application & Resume DueNovember 5, 2026
ScholarshipHonors College Essays DueNovember 19, 2026
Financial AidMississippi HELP Grant DeadlineMarch 31, 2027
Financial AidFederal Aid (FAFSA 2026-27) DeadlineJune 30, 2027

Supplemental essay prompts

RequiredHonors College700 words

Many philosophers and theologians assert that of all creatures to inhabit earth, only humans are truly creative – taking what is available unto them and making with intention something more than the sum of the parts. Creativity is often thought of as artistic expression, but it can manifest in many different forms, including through science, technology, mathematics, culinary arts, architecture, writing, problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and strategic planning. Expound upon how you have seen creativity arise and be expressed from who you are, what sort of effort is required to accomplish this endeavor, and how this creative expression has been interlinked with the community around you.

RequiredHonors College700 words

In the 15th edition of the publication We Are Makers by Kate and Jack Lennie, the writers open this edition with the phrase “Algorithms distort our perceptions, machines outpace our hands and efficiency smothers curiosity”. Expound upon how you perceive these stated relationships have already impacted college-bound students such as yourself.

Data gathered August 2026.