Bachelor in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year is $42,500 per year..

This programme allows students to create a custom major by combining multiple disciplines. Students work closely with faculty to design a curriculum that aligns with their academic interests and career goals. The approach emphasizes self-direction and interdisciplinary integration. It requires active engagement and independent planning throughout the degree process.

Focus areas include Philosophy of science and medicine, International health and economics, Health science and human services, Engineering studies, Global language studies, Social justice and the Americas.

The self-designed major requires students to construct a personalized course plan with faculty approval. Total credits are determined by the student's course selection and must meet the college's graduation requirements.

Graduates pursue roles in fields such as research, policy analysis, program coordination, and specialized consulting based on their customized academic focus.

Students must submit an application for a self-designed major and a Faculty Sponsor Form. Admission requires approval from a faculty sponsor and the academic committee.

On-campus, full-time or part-time, typical duration is four years. 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.