Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001238
- Phone: (510) 531-4911
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
75.85%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$33,579Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Mills College
12500 Campus Dr, Oakland, CA
Mills College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Oakland, California, which is a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at Mills College exceeds 1,600 per year.
Areas of study available at Mills College include:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- English Language And Literature
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Psychology
- Education
- Ethnic Cultural And Gender Studies
To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. The majority of students accepted to Mills College have an SAT score within the range of 1570 - 1910, or an ACT composite score between 24 - 29. This school accepts about 60 percent of applicants yearly. Of those accepted, about 13 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $43,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $6,000 annually. Students at Mills College may qualify for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.
Mills College participates in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NAIA's California Pacific Conference in Cross Country or Track & Field.
Students may visit the school's http://www.mills.edu to view additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates Mills College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Mills College is around 1,300 students, with undergraduate students making up about 61% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $29,000-$35,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- For part-time students, charges are between $1,200-$1,500 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $38,083 |
Receiving Student Loans | 68% | $5,815 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Mills College may offer services like those listed below:- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Mills College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
English Language and Literature
- Creative Writing (M)
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Child Development (B)
- Child Care (M)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- PreMed Studies (C)
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Biopsychology (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Public Policy (M)
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B, M)
- Dance (B, M)
- Music Theory and Composition (M)
- Music (B, M)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Art History (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Mills College.
- Holy Names University in Daly City, CA (1 miles away)
- Saint Marys College of California in San Bernardino, CA (6 miles away)
- California Institute of Integral Studies in Oroville, CA (12 miles away)
- Notre Dame de Namur University in Fremont, CA (19 miles away)
- Dominican University of California in Pleasant Hill, CA (22 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001238
- Phone: (510) 531-4911
- School Homepage