Bachelor in History (Bachelor's)

Tuition fees are 40,940 USD per year.

The History program at Millsaps allows students to learn from nationally recognized faculty with diverse specialties in African, European, Middle Eastern, and United States history. The program emphasizes exploring historical questions through various methods, complementing classroom learning with community partnerships, travel experiences, and hands-on opportunities. History majors must complete four hours of experiential learning, such as research assistantships, internships, or travel courses.

Focus areas include Africa, Europe, Middle East, United States.

History majors are required to complete four hours of experiential learning credit through programs like research assistantships, internships, or travel-based courses.

For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 49% of applicants.

Millsaps College’s Methodist connection is visible on campus through a sculpture of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, and a service-oriented academic community. Students are encouraged to pursue scholarly inquiry, intellectual growth, personal honesty and mutual trust through the college’s honor code. The college has developed a liberal arts experience focused on helping students connect education with purpose, professional preparation and community life.

Academic study begins with the Compass Curriculum, which develops core skills and introduces students to areas beyond their major. The Pathways program guides a four-year exploration of academic interests, professional curiosity and practical experiences, with six specialized tracks that students can change as their interests develop. Millsaps offers 39 majors, 51 minors, 15 pre-professional programs and the option to create an individual program. Research, internships, honors work and the Ford Teaching Fellowship give students additional ways to work closely with faculty. All classes are taught by faculty, and 95 percent of faculty hold the highest degree in their fields.

The campus is in Jackson, Mississippi’s capital and largest metro area. Its location near the University of Mississippi Medical Center, the state capitol and major law firms supports internship access. Jackson also offers the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, the Fondren arts district, restaurants and arts activities. International study includes faculty-led programs, direct exchanges, ISEP and affiliate providers. Millsaps also operates the 4,500-acre Kaxil Kiuic Biocultural Reserve in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. Students planning to study abroad should arrange advising and may need approval for some options.