Founded in 1852, MILLS is an independent liberal arts college for women, with graduate programs for both women and men.

The curriculum fosters excellence: MILLS educates its students to think critically and communicate responsibly and effectively, to accept the challenges of their creative visions, and to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the natural world and effect thoughtful changes in society. The curriculum combines the traditional liberal arts with new educational initiatives that recognize the value of cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity.

MILLS College encourages openness to experimentation and change in the context of established academic disciplines.