Mississippi College 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.
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