Millikin University

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About Millikin University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Millikin University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Decatur, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,812, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The university offers 59 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 55%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $38,800.

Decatur, IL

$38,800

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

75%

Acceptance Rate Insight

75% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

70%

Retention Rate Insight

70% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

55%

Graduation Rate Insight

55% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankConsidered (not required)

Letter of recommendationConsidered (not required)

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile19-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile960-1190

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

2k

Students enrolled

45%

Online student enrollment

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

67%

Unknown

1%

Black

14%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

6%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

40% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

40%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

1

Total Online Enrollment

860

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

99% On-campus

1% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold2% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

40%

State Grant Aid

33%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

40%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,222
State Grant Aid$5,091
Institution Grant Aid$28,476
Pell Grant Aid$4,907

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debtafter graduation

$35k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

32.9%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Other Sports
  • Softball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6English Language And Literature/Letters.
7Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
8Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
9Health Professions And Related Programs.
10History
11History.
12Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
13Mathematics And Statistics.
14Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
15Natural Resources And Conservation.
16Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
17Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
18Philosophy And Religious Studies.
19Physical Sciences.
20Psychology.
21Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
22Security And Protective Services.
23Social Sciences.
24Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.