Safety Score
20.77 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
MS Private Nonprofit 4-year Clery Act 2026 data
Millsaps College — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics
Jackson, MS · 626 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 37 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 20.77 per 1,000 students · national rank #3011.
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 626 enrolled
Millsaps College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Jackson, MS, enrolling approximately 626 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 37 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 20.77 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #3011 nationally and #30 within MS.
Millsaps College reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 37 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 20.77 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #3011 and #30 within MS out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 626 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Millsaps College is "burglary" with 12 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is rising — moving from 7 in 2021 to 11 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers 13 reporting years for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution. Safety scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.
National Rank
#3011
See peer comparison
State Rank (MS)
#30
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
11
across 11 crime categories
Safety Percentile
Millsaps College percentile rank 46.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #3011 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Peer comparison not available.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $44,680
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $44,680
- Avg Net Price
- $26,034
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 37%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 43%
- SAT Average
- 1181
- SAT Math Range
- 530–575
- ACT Average
- 25
- ACT Range
- 21–28
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 56%
- Retention Rate
- 58%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $46,137
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $53,848
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 32700%
Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only| Crime Type | 2023 (On-Campus) | 2022 (On-Campus) | 2021 (On-Campus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| aggravated_assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| burglary | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| motor_vehicle_theft | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| negligent_manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| rape | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| robbery | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| statutory_rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Total Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year recordsLiquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records
| Category | Year | Arrests | Disciplinary Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| drugs | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 4 |
| weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Millsaps College vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.
MS
Millsaps College
20.77% top marginal rate
CA
California Western School of Law
0.00% top marginal rate
NY
Manhattan School of Computer Technology
0.00% top marginal rate
Similar Institutions
California Western School of Law
San Diego, CA · 625 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Manhattan School of Computer Technology
Brooklyn, NY · 625 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Johnson College
SCRANTON, PA · 627 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Nebraska Indian Community College
Macy, NE · 624 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Albany Law School
ALBANY, NY · 628 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Millsaps College safe?
Millsaps College has a safety score of 20.77 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #3011 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Millsaps College?
Millsaps College reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect Millsaps College?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does Millsaps College compare to similar schools?
Millsaps College is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within MS. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
Does Millsaps College have fire safety data?
Yes. Millsaps College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Millsaps College's Safety Profile
Millsaps College in Jackson, MS enrolls 626 students and has a safety score of 20.77 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #3011 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters — urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents decreased from 19 in 2022 to 11 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
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