Mills College overview

Q. What is the main USP of Mills College?

Mills College at Northeastern University's USP/Achievements are that it accepts all genders and that its students have access to Northeastern's immersive, lifelong learning, and student opportunities, equipping them for meaningful lives and careers. The Mills Institute will be jointly launched by Mills and Northeastern on Northeastern's Oakland campus. The institute will focus on developing leaders of all genders and empowering BIPOC and first-generation students.

Q. What is the ranking of Mills College?

Mills College was ranked in the following "Best Regional Universities West" categories by US News & World Report for 2021:

• Best Value Schools No. 1
• Best Undergraduate Teaching, No. 1
• No. 8 on the list of the Most Innovative Schools
• Regional Universities West, No. 12
• No. 13 on the list of Top Performers in Social Mobility

Q. What is Mills College famous for?

Mills College is famous for its research and teaching. It is one of the top public universities.

Q. Is Oakland a large city?

Oakland is the county capital and the largest city in Alameda County, California. Oakland, a major West Coast port, is the largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area's East Bay region, the third largest city overall in the Bay Area, and the eighth-most populous city in California.

Q. What’s the weather like around Mills College?

Summers in Oakland are long, comfortable, arid, and mainly clear, while winters are short, cold, damp, and partially cloudy. Throughout the year, the temperature normally ranges from 44°F to 75°F, with temperatures rarely falling below 37°F or rising over 85°F.

Q. How many students study in Mills College?

The total number of students at Mills College is 713.

Q. Who are the top alumni of Mills College?

The notable alumni of Mills College include-

• Laurie Anderson- Musician
• John Bischoff- Musician
• Kevin Blechdom- Musician
• Trisha Brown- Choreographer
• Dave Brubeck- Musician 
• King Lan Chew- Dancer