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Overview
Mills College is a private, liberal arts college located in Oakland, California. The college’s undergraduate program is exclusively open to women, though its graduate program is open to students of all genders. Mills has a unique core curriculum, which encapsulates ten different areas of knowledge under three categories: foundational skills, modes of inquiry, and contributions to knowledge & community. Undergraduate students entering Mills are provided with a support team through the school’s MPOWER program, which will guide their academic journey and prepare them for their unique career goals.
Acceptance Rate:
80%
Average Net Price:
$22,202
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
27
Average SAT Composite
1162
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $63,949 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $63,949 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $18,790 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
75%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
49%
Average Aid Per Year
$20,161
49%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,480
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$14,762
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
37%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7786
45%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,480
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$7,544,373
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
50%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,451
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$236
Students receiving federal loans
50%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$10,451
Average Other Loans Per Year
$18,426
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Women’s College
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
847
Students Applied
88%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
47
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
5%
Submitting ACT
5%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 27
Average SAT Composite: 1162
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
817
Total Number of Undergrads
446
0
100
47%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
55%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
57
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
38
Countries Represented
3
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
33%
Student Organizations
63
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
60%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
58%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Cyclones
School Colors
gold and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
7
Sports Club
3
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$49,500
Top 5 Employers
Mills College
Arts organizations
State of California
non profit organizations
United States Government
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,500
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$236
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingI am not only learning a lot academically, I am also learning a lot about myself. Campus life at Mills College makes it a perfect place to learn about who you are and what you believe. Something I have discovered while here.
Sarah from pomona, CA
They have the best of teachers teaching over 1,000 courses.
Kimberly from Los Angeles, CA
Every professor I have had at this college has been enthusiastic and passionate about the subject they teach. Every professor holds ample office hours and goes out of their way to make time for meeting with their students.
Kaila from Oakland, CA
Beautiful, tranquil, and supportive. Mills College is the absolute place to be for women looking to succeed in both academics and in the real world future that lies ahead. Cyclone ladies get all the benefits of a big school with highly qualified professors, visiting lectures, and their own museum; with all the benefits of a small school including tiny class sizes and personal attention.
Elizabeth from Citrus Heights, CA
Mills focuses on a variety of things including social justice, food sustainability, and environmental sustainability. Important discussions pertaining to these topics occur on campus in and out of class sessions. Everything is extremely important for racial, gender, and class equality and equity for one's future career.
Ina from Montrose, CA
Mills College has an amazing campus, filled with women dedicated to education and higher learning. The experience offered at Mills is displayed in the well-rounded students who attend the college. Mills College is a safe, welcoming educational community that orbits around enriching women with a challenging course as well as preparing them for life after college.
Marie from Los Angeles, CA
Mills College combines beautiful scenery, with progressive thinking and social justice. This all women college reminds us of the importance of having goals and an action plan. All the staff and teachers are supportive and as eager as the students.
Charity from Daly City, CA
Excellent nursing program. Each of the classes pre-nursing students take is meant to challenge the student and in turn encourage an intersectional, social justice-based nursing practice.
Rebekah from Vallejo, CA
Mills is wonderful. Everyone is welcoming, helpful, and passionate about what they do. The small campus makes it easier to make close friends with others.
Gee
Mills College is little known gem located in Oakland, the campus is surprisingly beautiful and picturesque. The majority of students and faculty at the college really strive to uphold the college's mission of social justice, and overall provides a very open and academic environment.
Emily from San Ramon, CA
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