Mississippi College
Former names | Hampstead Academy (1826–1827) Mississippi Academy (1827–1830) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Veritas et Virtus |
Motto in English | Truth and Virtue |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | January 24, 1826 |
Religious affiliation | Mississippi Baptist Convention |
| Endowment | US$89.2 million (2020) |
| President | Blake Thompson |
| Provost | Michael J. Highfield |
| Students | 6,322 |
| Postgraduates | 1,684 graduate students 570 law students |
| Location | , U.S. 32°20′9″N 90°19′53″W / 32.33583°N 90.33139°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 320 acres (130 ha) |
| Colors | Blue and gold |
| Nickname | Choctaws |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – Gulf South |
| Website | mc.edu |
Mississippi College (MC) is a private university affiliated with the Mississippi Baptist Convention and located in Clinton, Mississippi, United States. Founded in 1826, MC is the second oldest Baptist-affiliated college or university in the United States and the oldest college or university in Mississippi.