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Overview of Mills College

Mission Statement

Mills is an independent liberal arts college for women with graduate programs for women and men. 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.

Quick Facts

1,589 students

57% admitted

$38,066 tuition/year

  • 1,461 full time
  • 128 part time
  • 106 men full time
  • 1,355 women full time
  • 2,251 applied
  • 1,284 admitted
  • 168 enrolled
  • $38,066 out of state
  • $1,198 fees
  • $11,306 room & board
  • $1,430 books

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At a Glance

Institution Type: Independent
Campus Setting: Urban
Highest Degree Offered: Doctorate
Level of Institution: Four-year college
Calendar: Semester
School Mascot: Cyclone
1,589 Students
Undergrads Graduates
Reviews: In Three Sentences
  • Elizabeth from Citrus Heights, CA
  • 0
  • “Beautiful, tranquil, and supportive. Mills College is the absolute place to be for women looking to succeed in both academics and in the real world future that lies ahead. Cyclone…”

  • Apr-10-2012 » Read More
  • Marie from Los Angeles, CA
  • 0
  • “Mills College has an amazing campus, filled with women dedicated to education and higher learning. The experience offered at Mills is displayed in the well-rounded students who attend the college.…”

  • Jul-26-2012 » Read More
  • Anna from CA
  • 0
  • “Mills College has a beautiful campus that you just can't help falling in love with it. The feeling of community is very strong even if you choose not to live…”

  • Mar-15-2012 » Read More
  • Monica from Petaluma, CA
  • 0
  • “Mills has an extensive science program, as well as a broad liberal arts education. Mills has a female-only undergraduate population, but there are men on the campus! We…”

  • Mar-19-2012 » Read More
  • Audriannah from Oakland, CA
  • 0
  • “Mills is an amazing school that has truly helped me become who I am. It helped me grow individually while growing as a woman. This school showed me that I…”

  • Apr-23-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
  • 5
  • Kimberly from Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar-20-2010 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    Well, there is a very diverse community surrounded by tall and luscious foliage. Every woman there will greet you, and they are very kind.

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  • 5
  • Sarah from pomona, CA
  • Jul-28-2009 I am a current student here

    The professors know my name due to the small class sizes. I have made terrific friends due to the friendly atmosphere at Mills. All in all, I would say that my time at Mills College have been a very enjoyable experience.

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