Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Mills College is a dynamic community where students are encouraged to stand out, emboldened to think big, and empowered to make a statement. Mills students are defined not by their test scores but by who they are – their character, interests, and visions for making a positive impact on our global society. Ranked #6 among colleges & universities in the West by U.S. News & World Report, Mills College offers more than 40 undergraduate programs for young women, and more than 25 graduate programs for both women and men. With an average class size of 16 students, Mills College encourages students to find their own answers to the complex questions of our time through active exploration, dialogue, and analysis. Our intimate community of peers and faculty mentors drives students to hone their creativity and critical thinking skills in ways that larger universities cannot. Mills provides students with the knowledge and skills to not only succeed, but to make a difference in our increasingly competitive global job market. Mills College's proximity to San Francisco and Silicon Valley gives students convenient access to world-class cultural exhibits, entertainment, and dining. Our location offers other benefits as well, including nearly perfect weather year-round, proximity to beautiful beaches, mountains, and redwood forests, not to mention access to some of the most prominent companies in the world. Just a few examples of companies that were founded in the Bay Area include Google, Apple, Hewlett-Packard, Twitter, Facebook, Uber, eBay, and Visa, Inc. Companies that were founded within 10 minutes of Mills College include Pandora, Pixar, and Häagen-Dazs. Mills students are able to take advantage of our strategic location by interning and eventually working at these world-renowned companies. Learn more about what Mills has to offer by becoming a fan of Mills College today!