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20.2%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.4%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.9%	Asian or Pacific Islander
0.6%	Hispanic
70.8%	White (non-Hispanic)
0.4%	total international (nonresident aliens)
6.7%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

Undergraduate breakdown:


25.1%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.4%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.0%	Asian or Pacific Islander
0.7%	Hispanic
64.9%	White (non-Hispanic)
2.4%	total international (nonresident aliens)
5.4%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT

Campus size:

320 acres

City or town school is located in:

Clinton, MS

Population of city/town:

24,604

Locations of branch/satellite campuses:

Branch campuses in Jackson, Brandon, and Madison, MS.

Nearest major city:

Jackson, MS

Distance of nearest major city:

10 miles

Population of nearest major city:

177,666

Online campus map:

www.mc.edu/about/visit/
map/

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Institution offers housing:

yes

Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:

yes

Housing types (% in housing type, if given):

women's dorms (50%)
men's dorms (47%)
single-student apartments (3%)
special housing for disabled students

Percent of freshmen who live in school housing:

94%

Percent of students who live in school housing:

55%

Percent of students who live off campus:

45%

Percent of all students who have cars on campus:

90%

Student conduct policies:

class attendance mandatory, class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited

Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age:

STUDY FACILITIES

Every student is required to lease or own a computer:

Every student is required to take a computer course:

yes

Computer equipment is provided in:

residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s)

Total number of microcomputers available to students:

390

Internet access provided to all students:

yes

E-mail services/accounts provided to all students:

yes

School has a library on campus:

yes

Additional library facilities/collections:

Archives.

Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:

Art gallery.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Remedial learning services:

reading, writing, math, study skills, intensive English.

Additional services offered:

nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service

Counseling services:

career, personal, academic, psychological, religious

Career placement services:

internships, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, interview training, website job listing, cover letter critiques, career-related resource materials.

Services for students with disabilities:

note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, special housing

Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped:

85%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Number of social fraternities on campus:

Number of social sororities on campus:

Student activities:

student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station

School newspaper(s):

Mississippi Collegian

Number of honor societies:

Total number of registered organizations:

Campus-based religious organizations:

Baptist Student Union, Canterbury Episcopal Student Society, Catholic Student Association, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Reformed University Fellowship, Upper Room Campus Fellowship

Minority student organizations:

Black Student Association Plus

International student organizations:

International Student Association

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:

American Choral Directors Association, Music Educators National Conference, National Art Education Association, MC Scouts (student recruiters), Speech Team, Student Alumni Association, Habitat for Humanity, Blue & Gold Service Club, Civitan Service Club, Circle K Service Club, Rotaract Service Club, Shawreth Service Club, Intertribal Council, Kissimee Social Tribe, Laguna Social Tribe, Nenamoosha Social Tribe, Swannanoa Social Tribe, American Society of Interior Design, Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi, kinesiology club, Student Nurses' Association, Nursing Fellowship, American Chemical Society, Association for Computing Machinery, Public Relations Association of Mississippi, College Democrats Club, College Republicans Club, MC House of Representatives, Interservice Executive Committee, Mathematical Association of America, Accounting Society, criminal justice club, Association of Student Social Workers

ATHLETICS

School has an athletic program:

yes

Athletic director:

Mike Jones,
Athletic Director

Director of women's athletics:

Susan Musselwhite,
Assistant Athletic Director

Athletic department's mailing address:

Athletic Director/Head Basketball Coach
Mike Jones
Mississippi College
200 West College Street
Clinton, MS 39058

School colors:

blue and gold

School mascot:

Choctaws

Athletic conference memberships:

American Southwest Conference (Division III)

Sports offered

Scholarships?

Athletic Assoc.

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports:

13%

Intramural/Recreational sports:

basketball, billiards, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, kickball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club sports for men:

table tennis

Club sports for women:

table tennis

GETTING AWAY

Public transportation serves campus:

Nearest international airport:

Jackson, MS (25 miles)

Nearest passenger train service:

Jackson, MS (15 miles)

Nearest passenger bus service:

Jackson, MS (17 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS

Institutional employment is available:

yes

Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are:

excellent

Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term:

AFTER GRADUATION

Percent of graduates who pursue further study:

37% within one year of graduation

List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:

Mississippi College, Mississippi State University, Samford University, University of Mississippi, University of Mississippi Medical Center, University of Southern Mississippi.

List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Haddox, Reid, Barkes, and Calhoun, Horne CPA Group, Mississippi Baptist Health Systems, St. Dominic Health Services, Trustmark National Bank, University Directories, Youth Villages.

List of most prominent alumni/ae:

Harry Upton, vice president and principal operating officer, Chase Manhattan Investments
Fred McAfee, all-pro NFL player, New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers.

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