Founded in 1852, Mills College is a nationally renowned independent liberal arts college for women, with graduate programs for both women and men. Mills is ranked one of the top colleges in the West by U.S. News & World Report and one of the "Best 368 Colleges" in the nation by the Princeton Review. The College is also recognized for the diversity of its student body, with more than one third of the 1,400 students identifying as students of color.

Located in the foothills of Oakland, California, on the east shore of the San Francisco Bay, Mills College resides on a lush 135-acre park-like campus. Amid the green, rolling hills and century-old eucalyptus trees, students find a great place to live and learn. The Mills campus is heavily accented with Mediterranean-style buildings, along with paths and streams that wind their way through tree groves and meadows. At first glance, the tranquil beauty of Mills College belies the pulse of activity that beats within its gates. As you'll discover when you visit campus, Mills is home to one of the most progressive educational experiences available today.

Mills is a haven for intellectual risk takers who are inspired by ideas and involved in the world. Renowned faculty members lead the learning process with an innovative curriculum that recognizes multicultural values and embraces the perspectives of women. Through intensive, collaborative study in a community of diverse, forward-thinking individuals, Mills students gain the ability to make their voices heard, the strength to risk bold visions, an eagerness to experiment, and a desire to change the world.

The College's proximity to San Francisco, Berkeley, Napa Valley, Silicon Valley, and the greater Bay Area offers students access to centers of learning, business, and technology; it also allows them to pursue research and internship opportunities and to explore the many local sources of cultural, social, and recreational enrichment.

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