| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
859 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
815 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
44 |
| Total graduate students: |
538 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
425 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
113 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
23 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
West |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
19% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 10.7% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.0% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 25.0% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.7% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 45.7% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 7.1% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 4.3% | Nonresident Alien |
| 1.4% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.6% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 8.8% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 7.2% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 23.2% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.2% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 47.5% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 10.0% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.4% | Nonresident Alien |
| 1.1% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
135 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Oakland, CA |
| Population of city/town: |
406,253 |
| Nearest major city: |
San Francisco |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
16 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
837,442 |
| Online campus map: |
www.mills.edu/directions |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (26%)
- women's dorms (65%)
- single-student apartments (5%)
- married-student apartments (1%)
- special housing for disabled students (1%)
- cooperative housing (1%)
- other housing including Special housing for undergraduates over age 23. (1%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
93% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
57% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
43% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
66% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
yes |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
299 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Special collections. Rare books. Slide library. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art museum, theaters, contemporary music center, studios. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills, Summer Academic Workshop for entering students provides study skills
Hellman Program for entering students provides remedial study in science. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious, alcohol/substance abuse. |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, Experiential learning. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
100% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
0 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
0 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Campanil, published multiple times per semester |
| Number of honor societies: |
2 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
55 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Jewish Student Collective, Workers of Faith, Multifaith; Pagan and Muslim Student Alliances |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Women's Collective, Mujeres Unidas, Mouthing Off!, Gender Splendor, In Living Queer; Asian Pacific Islander Student and Indigenous Women's Alliances; Multiracial/Allies and Ohana clubs |
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| International student organizations: |
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International Student Alliance |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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College choir, Poetry Slam, Swing Out, Associated Students of Mills College, Class of 2015/2016/2017/2018, Graduate Net Impact, National Society for Collegiate Scholars, Nursing Honor Society, Toastmasters, Community Health Resource Center, Animal Rights Coalition, Earth CORPS, Feminist Democrats, Model UN, UNICEF Chapter, Cultures Explored and Expressed, Leaders Across-Borders Together (MLAT)NARAL Pro Choice California, Students for Education Reform, Disability Alliance, First, Zombie Apocalypse Preparatory Academy, Stitch Niche; hip hop dance, feminist cinema, film, book art, creative writing, emotional support, anime, Vagina Friendly, child development research, French/Francophone, Mandarin, garden, pre-vet, economics, and math clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Themy Adachi,
Director of Athletics/Physical Education/Recreation |
| School colors: |
gold and white |
| School mascot: |
Cyclones |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
NCAA (Division III Independents) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Women's crew | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
11% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
5% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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activity room, boat house, fitness trail, gymnasium, jogging track, tennis courts, soccer field; aquatic and fitness centers |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, fitness, indoor soccer, outdoor volleyball, softball, track |
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| Club sports for women: |
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fitness, softball, track |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Oakland, CA (6 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
San Francisco (27 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Oakland, CA (5 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Oakland, CA (5 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
40% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
13% immediately, 24% within one year of graduation, 41% within 5 years of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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University of California--Berkeley, University of California--Davis, University of California--Los Angeles, University of California--San Francisco, University of California--Santa Cruz, City College of San Francisco, College of Marin, University of the Pacific, San Francisco State University, San Jose State University, Santa Clara University, University of Southern California, University of Washington. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
26% within six months of graduation, 32% within one year of graduation, 50% within two years of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Arts organizations, cultural organizations, finance organizations, media organizations, Mills College, non profit organizations, school districts, small local businesses, State of California, United States Government. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Barbara Lee, congresswoman
- Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, Undersecretary General of UN Population Fund
- April Glaspie, First Woman Ambassador to the Middle East.
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