School Notes Overview:
- 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.
School Overview:
Mills College
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| County | Alameda County, CA | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 870 students | |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 51 students | |
| Full-Time Graduate | 505 students | |
| Part-Time Graduate | 75 students | |
| Total Enrollment | 1,501 students | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 700 students | |
| Tuition | 35,196 | |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 98% | |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 30% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,860 | |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 24% | |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $7,790 | |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 95% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $12,584 | |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 71% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $4,601 | |
School Notes:
- Founded in 1852 as the Young Ladies’ Seminary in Benicia, California, Mills College boasts a rich history as a leader in women’s education.
- Mills College has been setting the standard for quality in liberal arts education for more than 150 years. Historically a college for women only, Mills continues that proud tradition today on the undergraduate level. To provide enhanced professional opportunities for all students, Mills also offers renowned graduate programs open to both women and men. We are consistently ranked one of the top 75 liberal arts colleges in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, which also recognizes us as one of the top 20 most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country.
- Located in the foothills of Oakland, California on the east shore of the San Francisco Bay, Mills offers students a unique study in contrasts. Amid the green, rolling hills and century-old eucalyptus trees, students find a great place to live and learn. The campus is heavily accented with Mediterranean-style buildings, many designed by architectural innovator Julia Morgan. Paths and streams wind their way through tree groves and meadows, adding to the lush feeling that pervades our 135 acres.
- Profile last updated: 02/12/2010.
In the News:
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PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Mills College Premieres Renowned Musician Roscoe Mitchell's Compositions (All About Jazz)
posted on March 28, 2012 at 03:12:00 pm
Lesser-known side of the iconic jazz performer and Mills College professor to be showcased at the Littlefield Concert Hall on March 31 The Mills College Music Department is proud to present a concert of recent works by its Distinguished Darius Milhaud Professor of Music Roscoe Mitchell. Acclaimed for its academic excellence and innovation, the Music Department announces the West Coast orchestral premiere of the legendary artist's distinctive new compositions on Saturday, March 31, at 8:00 pm in the Jeannik MA(C)quet Littlefield Concert Hall... -
Women's Cancer Resource Center holds Swim-A-Mile fundraiser Oct. 1-2 (Oakland Tribune)
posted on September 16, 2011 at 07:39:11 pm
The Women's Cancer Resource Center in Oakland is hoping to sign up another 160 swimmers for its yearly Swim-A-Mile fundraiser Oct. 1 and 2 at Mills College. -
Best Swimming Pool (East Bay Express)
posted on July 21, 2011 at 07:06:39 am
Trefethen Aquatic Center at Mills College There's nothing like a dip in the pool to snap even the crankiest back down to earth. Tucked into the wooded Mills College campus, the Trefethen Aquatic Center's swimming pool is the perfect place to go to after a long day at the office. Water joggers and Michael Phelps wannabes alike will find the swimming pool accommodating, with students, retirees ... -
One Hospitalized From Shooting Near Mills College (KTVU 2 San Francisco)
posted on July 10, 2011 at 07:04:58 pm
OAKLAND, Calif. -- A shooting near Mills College in Oakland injured one person Saturday evening, police said. Officers responded to the 6200 block of Seminary Avenue at about 7:45 p.m. and found one victim suffering from a gunshot wound, Oakland police Officer Kevin McDonald said. -
Victim Hospitalized After Shooting Near Oakland’s Mills College (CBS San Francisco)
posted on July 10, 2011 at 06:01:14 pm
A shooting near Mills College in Oakland injured one person Saturday evening.
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