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Mills College

Oakland, CA

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Founded in 1852, Mills College is an independent liberal arts college for female born and female identifying undergraduates, with graduate programs for women and men. Its 135-acre campus is located in Oakland, California.

School Profiles: Undergrad Diversity International

Tuition & Fees

$30,877

$30,877

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
12%
600-699
38%
500-599
33%
400-499
10%
300-399
7%
700-800
9%
600-699
19%
500-599
47%
400-499
21%
300-399
3%
200-299
1%
700-800
12%
600-699
25%
500-599
29%
400-499
29%
300-399
2%
200-299
3%
composite english math
30-36
33%
24-29
24%
18-23
28%
12-17
15%
30-36
12%
24-29
27%
18-23
42%
12-17
19%
30-36
15%
24-29
46%
18-23
24%
12-17
15%
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undergraduateRatios

0%

male

100%

female

1

teacher

11

students

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Moderately Selective

76%

acceptance rate

Accepted 809
Declined + 248
Total Received 1,057
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Private (nonprofit)

707

undergraduate students

415

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. English
  2. Social Sciences
  3. Psychology
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Codes

SAT 4485
ACT 0332

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School Facts

Founded in 1852, Mills College is an independent liberal arts college for female born and female identifying undergraduates, with graduate programs for women and men. Its 135-acre campus is located in Oakland, California.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 1,122
Established in 1852
Coeducational Women's College
Accredited by •  WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

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Oakland, CA

135-acre, suburban campus in Oakland (population: 425,195). Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation to the U of California--Berkeley, Oakland, and the Bay Area Rapid Transit System.

Mills College
5000 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94613

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
58%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
81%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
31%
Top 1/4
52%
Top 1/2
90%
Bottom 1/2
10%
Bottom 1/4
0%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
12%
600-699
38%
500-599
33%
400-499
10%
300-399
7%
700-800
9%
600-699
19%
500-599
47%
400-499
21%
300-399
3%
200-299
1%
700-800
12%
600-699
25%
500-599
29%
400-499
29%
300-399
2%
200-299
3%
composite english math
30-36
33%
24-29
24%
18-23
28%
12-17
15%
30-36
12%
24-29
27%
18-23
42%
12-17
19%
30-36
15%
24-29
46%
18-23
24%
12-17
15%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline January 15 (priority deadline)
March 1
School has early decision program no
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements ACT only Considered if submitted
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Moderately Selective

76%

acceptance rate

Accepted 809
Declined + 248
Total Received 1,057

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Recommendations

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Religious affiliation/commitment
Standardized test scores

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Admissions Contact

Robynne Royster
Director of Undergraduate Admission
P: 800 87-MILLS
F: 510 430-3298
admission@mills.edu

Financial Aid

70%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$53,604

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $29,340
Room $7,276
Board $6,607
Additional fees $1,537
Books & supplies $1,611
Total $46,371
Average Financial Aid - $53,604
Total with Avg. Aid $-7,233

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,721,194
State $4,227,748
Institutional $17,368,784
Other external $772,442
Total $26,090,168

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $1,110,964
Other external
Total $1,110,964

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

State aid form

Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement

Financial Aid Office

P: 510 430-2000
F: 510 430-2003
finaid@mills.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Jeff Hardie
Director of Financial Aid
finaid@mills.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
crew
cross-country
soccer
swimming
tennis
volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

fitness, softball, track

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, fitness, indoor soccer, softball, track, volleyball

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Athletic Directors

(men's)

Themy Adachi (women's)
Director Of Athletics/physical Education/recreation
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division III)
Mascot
Cyclones
School colors
gold and white

1,122

total students

80%

in-state

20%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

63%

707
students

Female
100%
706

Male
0%
1

37%

415
students

Female
80%
332

Male
20%
83

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

95%

674
students

Female
100%
673

Male
0%
1

5%

33
students

Female
100%
33

Male
0%
0

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
10%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
33%
Hispanic/Latino
36%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
10%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

71%

Transfer applicants accepted

41%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.60
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

77

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

40

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 4
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Czech Republic
Iran
Japan
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Robynne Royster
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
510 430-2135
admission@mills.edu

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