Mills College

Experience an education
focused on you

Our small class size and 9:1 student-faculty ratio at Mills ensure you have one-on-one attention and personal mentoring from renowned faculty who are dedicated to teaching.

As a Mills student, you’ll have the freedom to personalize your educational journey by creating your own major, pursuing independent projects, and conducting original research. You’ll also have the chance to collaborate with your professors and peers outside the classroom—presenting at conferences, staging performances, curating exhibitions, and more. With help from our faculty and career services office, you can also connect with internship and professional opportunities at a broad range of Bay Area businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies.

Be empowered for success

Whether you want to launch a new career, inspire action in your community, or seek an additional degree after you graduate, a Mills education will prepare you to achieve your goals. You’ll graduate with the skills, experience, and confidence to forge your own path in any field you choose.

At Mills, we’ll help you tap into your boldness and determination, creativity and conviction, with an education that will change your life. Our supportive learning environment values ideas, encourages discussion, and inspires students to put their passions into practice. Here you’ll join an inclusive community of creative, independent thinkers where you’ll be encouraged to stand out, emboldened to think big, and empowered to make a statement—in your life, in your career, and in your community.