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Mills College

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Mission Statement
  Mills is an independent liberal arts college for women and gender nonbinary students with graduate programs for all genders. The College educates students to think critically and communicate responsibly and effectively, to accept the challenges of their creative visions, and to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to effect thoughtful changes in a global, multicultural society.
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or less
Other Characteristics
Single-sex: Women
Special Learning Opportunities
Teacher certification
Distance education – graduate programs offered
Study abroad
Student Services
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Faculty and graduate assistants by primary function, Fall 2021Full timePart time
Total faculty79177
Instructional68175
Research and public service112
Total graduate assistants-70
Instructional-69
Research-1
Estimated Expenses for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Estimated expenses for academic year2018-20192019-20202020-20212021-2022% change 2020-2021 to 2021-2022
Tuition and fees$30,257$30,877$30,770$30,9500.6%
Books and supplies$1,611$1,611$1,611$1,6110.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$13,448$13,883$13,883$14,3693.5%
Other$2,468$2,468$2,468$2,4680.0%
Off Campus
Room and board$13,448$13,883$13,883$14,3693.5%
Other$3,719$4,178$4,178$4,1780.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other$3,719$4,178$4,178$4,1780.0%
Total Expenses2018-20192019-20202020-20212021-2022% change 2020-2021 to 2021-2022
On Campus$47,784$48,839$48,732$49,3981.4%
Off Campus$49,035$50,549$50,442$51,1081.3%
Off Campus with Family$35,587$36,666$36,559$36,7390.5%
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Average graduate student tuition and fees for academic year2021-2022
Tuition$34,833
Fees$1,610
Alternative Tuition Plans
Type of PlanOffered
Tuition guarantee plan
Prepaid tuition plan
Tuition payment planX
Other alternative tuition plan
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2020-2021
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Any student financial aid1130100%————
Grant or scholarship aid130100%$2,896,078$22,278
Federal grants5845%$350,856$6,049
Pell grants5038%$256,056$5,121
Other federal grants4232%$94,800$2,257
State/local government grant or scholarships5341%$386,012$7,283
Institutional grants or scholarships130100%$2,159,210$16,609
Student loan aid6348%$388,230$6,162
Federal student loans6147%$328,750$5,389
Other student loans(*)2%(*)(*)
  • 1 Includes students receiving Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
  • (*) Number receiving aid and total and average amounts of aid received are withheld to preserve the privacy of individuals.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of AidNumber receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid1560$11,870,959$21,198
Pell grants277$1,335,337$4,821
Federal student loans299$2,189,876$7,324
  • 1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid received, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
Average Net Price for Full-Time Beginning Students
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
2018-20192019-20202020-2021
Average net price$25,417$27,954$25,283
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded Title IV aid by income.
Average net price by Income2018-20192019-20202020-2021
$0 – $30,000$15,749$17,236$14,854
$30,001 – $48,000$19,300$22,472$19,393
$48,001 – $75,000$21,661$22,894$18,187
$75,001 – $110,000$28,218$28,433$25,478
$110,001 and more$37,257$37,997$32,406
  • Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
  • Title IV aid to students includes grant aid, work study aid, and loan aid. These include: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Perkins Loan, Subsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan, and Unsubsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan. For those Title IV recipients, net price is reported by income category and includes students who received federal aid even if none of that aid was provided in the form of grants. While Title IV status defines the cohort of student for which the data are reported, the definition of net price remains the same – total cost of attendance minus grant aid.
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Fall 2021
Total enrollment817
Undergraduate enrollment446
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment48
Graduate enrollment371
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status:Full-time: 89%Part-time: 11%Undergraduate Student Gender:Male: 0%Female: 100%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity:American Indian or Alaska Native: 0%Asian: 7%Black or African American: 13%Hispanic/Latino: 33%Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0%White: 33%Two or more races: 11%Race/ethnicity unknown: 1%Non-resident alien: 2%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age:24 and under: 82%25 and over: 18%Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence:In-state: 75%Out-of-state: 22%Foreign countries: 3%Unknown: 0%
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates, Fall 2020.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status:Full-time: 51%Part-time: 49%
Undergraduate Distance Education StatusGraduate Distance Education Status
Undergraduate Enrollment by Distance Education Status:Enrolled only in distance education: 0%Enrolled in some distance education: 100%Not enrolled in any distance education: 0%Graduate Enrollment by Distance Education Status:Enrolled only in distance education: 17%Enrolled in some distance education: 83%Not enrolled in any distance education: 0%
  • Mills College is still holding some online and hybrid courses in fall 2001 due to the COVID -19 pandemic. All undergraduate courses are typically held face-to-face/in-person.
Undergraduate application fee (2021-2022): $50
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2021
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants84744803
Percent admitted80%5%84%
Percent admitted who enrolled6%0%6%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommendedConsidered but not required
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
Test Scores: Fall 2021 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT25%
ACT25%
Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
NOTES:
*  25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing728743
SAT Math650670
ACT Composite3031
ACT English3233
ACT Math2526
  • For international applicants, demonstration of English language proficiency is required, and can be satisfied by achieving a minimum TOEFL score. For SAT/ACT scores, Mills College has a test-optional admission policy. The institution considers all students for admission and merit scholarships, with or without standardized test scores. Home-schooled students and students who graduate from schools without traditional grades are required to submit a standardized test score.
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention:Full-time students: 62%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2020 and Returned in Fall 2021
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 41 percent of entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2021.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2015
Overall graduation rate:Overall graduation rate: 64%(*) Transfer-out rate:
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate:[Began in Fall 2013]4-year: 47%6-year: 55%8-year: 55%[Began in Fall 2015]4-year: 61%6-year: 62%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time and Began in Fall 2013 or Fall 2015
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees:Female: 62%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2015 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees:Asian: 64%Black or African American: 86%Hispanic/Latino: 58%Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0%White: 63%Two or more races: 70%Race/ethnicity unknown: 50%Non-resident alien: 50%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2015 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Completions (Number of awards conferred) 2020-2021
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
sort byProgramUndergraduate
Certificate		Postgraduate
Certificate		BachelorMasterDoctor
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization--0--
Ethnic Studies--4--
Gay/Lesbian Studies--3--
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies--0--
Latin American Studies--0--
Women's Studies--0--
Category total--7--
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology--7--
Biology/Biological Sciences, General--11--
Category total--18--
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General--6--
Business/Managerial Economics--118-
Category total--718-
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication, General--2--
Category total--2--
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General-126-
Category total-126-
Education
Art Teacher Education-0---
Early Childhood Education and Teaching-0-3-
Education, General--219-
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs-4---
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other-4---
Educational Leadership and Administration, General---278
English/Language Arts Teacher Education-4---
Foreign Language Teacher Education-0---
Mathematics Teacher Education-1---
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education-2---
Social Studies Teacher Education-1---
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels-2---
Category total-182498
English Language and Literature/Letters
Creative Writing---11-
English Language and Literature, General--13--
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)---3-
Category total--1314-
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Child Care and Support Services Management---2-
Child Development--10--
Category total--102-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Chinese Language and Literature--0--
Comparative Literature--0--
French Language and Literature--0--
Language Interpretation and Translation---0-
Spanish Language and Literature--10-
Category total--10-
Health Professions and Related Programs
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies-15---
Pre-Nursing Studies6----
Category total615---
History
History, General--3--
Category total--3--
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Humanities/Humanistic Studies--2--
Category total--2--
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics, General--1--
Category total--1--
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biopsychology--6--
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other--23-
Systems Science and Theory--1--
Category total--93-
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science--1--
Environmental Studies--2--
Category total--3--
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy--0--
Category total--0--
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General--0--
Category total--0--
Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology---3-
Psychology, General--16--
Category total--163-
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Health Policy Analysis--12--
Public Policy Analysis, General--89-
Category total--209-
Social Sciences
Anthropology, General--0--
Applied Economics---1-
Economics, General--4--
International Relations and Affairs--1--
Political Science and Government, General--1--
Political Science and Government, Other--5--
Sociology and Anthropology--0--
Sociology, General--13--
Category total--241-
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation--4--
Dance, General--17-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General--4--
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other---3-
Fine/Studio Arts, General--109-
Intermedia/Multimedia--6--
Music Performance, General---0-
Music Theory and Composition---1-
Music, General--2--
Music, Other---5-
Category total--2725-
Grand total6341671308
  • No varsity sports data reported for this institution. Data on varsity athletics are submitted annually as required by the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA), by all co-educational postsecondary institutions that have an intercollegiate athletics program. For the most recent data collection, EADA did not collect data on varsity athletics for programs that were cancelled due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Institutional Accreditation
AccreditorStatusNext Review Date
WASC Senior College and University Commission Accredited since (02/28/1949)02/18/2028
  • For more detailed information on accreditation for this institution, including all actions and justification for actions, visit OPE's Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs: ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/institution-profile/105215.
On-Campus
Criminal Offenses201820192020
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
b. Negligent manslaughter000
c. Rape110
d. Fondling000
e. Incest000
f. Statutory Rape000
g. Robbery000
h. Aggravated assault000
i. Burglary1010
j. Motor vehicle theft000
k. Arson010
VAWA Offenses201820192020
a. Domestic violence000
b. Dating violence000
c. Stalking200
Arrests201820192020
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
b. Drug abuse violations000
c. Liquor law violations000
Disciplinary Actions201820192020
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.200
b. Drug abuse violations1751
c. Liquor law violations301
On-Campus Student Housing Facilities
  • On-campus Student Housing Facilities statistics are a subset of On-Campus statistics.
Criminal Offenses201820192020
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
b. Negligent manslaughter000
c. Rape110
d. Fondling000
e. Incest000
f. Statutory Rape000
g. Robbery000
h. Aggravated assault000
i. Burglary210
j. Motor vehicle theft000
k. Arson010
VAWA Offenses201820192020
a. Domestic violence000
b. Dating violence000
c. Stalking100
Arrests201820192020
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
b. Drug abuse violations000
c. Liquor law violations000
Disciplinary Actions201820192020
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.200
b. Drug abuse violations1751
c. Liquor law violations301
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • The crime statistics displayed only includes On-Campus data associated with the main campus as listed on College Navigator. For statistics associated with each campus location, off campus data, and for additional information covering Hate Crimes, and Fire statistics see https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety.
  • The On-Campus data do not include incidents that: (a) took place on public property, including thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and parking facilities, that is within the campus, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus; (b) took place on any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) took place on any building or property owned or controlled by an institution that is used in direct support of, or in relation to, the institution's educational purposes, is frequently used by students, and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution.
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