About Millikin University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
2,094
Website
https://www.millikin.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Presbyterian Church (USA)
On Campus Housing
Yes
Located in Decatur, IL, Millikin University is a private university. Millikin University occupies a total area of about 75 acres. The foundation of Millikin University was laid down in the year 1901. The motto of the Millikin University is In His Plenitudo Vis and its official colors are blue & white. In addition to over 1,950 undergraduate students, MU also boasts of over 90 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 2,040. The school has a total of 204 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Around 92% of the students are 24 and under at Millikin University. At MU around 67% are white, 13% are Black or African American, and 5% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 55% of the students are females and 45% are males. The college has produced several notable alumni including Douglas R Oberhelman (Businessperson), Jodi Benson (Actor, Voice acting), Hedy Burress (Actor, Voice acting), and Annie Wersching (Actor) in its 119 years of existence. Sports is an intergral part of any campus, and in this case, the university’s teams are affiliated to NCAA Division III – CCIW. A total of 200 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by MU. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs), CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education), CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education), and CoA-NA (Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs). The total endowment of the Millikin University is around $106 million (2019).
Rankings
To tackle the tough decision of choosing the right university, the ranking of a particular university helps the student in clearing their doubts regarding where they want to apply. Considered one of the best publications when it comes to ranking universities, Forbes has placed Millikin University at the 620th position on the latest list of top colleges. However, it is to be noted that the rankings are decided based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.
Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
61%
SAT Range
960 - 1210
ACT Range
20 - 27
Application Fee
FALSE$
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
Though the varsity takes in only a few number of students, and the admission to MU is easy. Along with the admission form, the students have to deposit a non-refundable fee to complete the application process. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 950-1200 to improve her chances. A candidate, in order to take admission to Millikin University, must score 23 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 19 are also given admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 1184 W Main St, Decatur, Illinois 62522-2084. To gather more information, they can call them at (217) 424-6211.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$21,348
Average Annual Cost
$34,210
Books And Supplies
$1,000
Other Fees
$792
Room And Board
$11,818
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,100
Total One Year Cost
$49,920
Before applying to MU, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $51,972. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($37,054), books and supplies ($1,000), room and boarding ($11,818), and budget for other expenses ($2,100). If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
78%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
56 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
55 Graduates
Music
48 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
32 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
31 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
29 Graduates
Biology, General
26 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
26 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
25 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
24 Graduates
Psychology, General
16 Graduates
Marketing
15 Graduates
Sociology
15 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
14 Graduates
Social Work
13 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
12 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
10 Graduates
Entrepreneurial and Small Business...
8 Graduates
Chemistry
7 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
7 Graduates
Mathematics
7 Graduates
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
7 Graduates
History
6 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
5 Graduates
Political Science and Government
4 Graduates
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Prof...
4 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
4 Graduates
Philosophy
3 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
2 Graduates
Educational Administration and Supe...
2 Graduates
International Business
2 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
2 Graduates
Physics
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
1,985
Socio-Economic Diversity
37%
Part-time
5%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$63,905 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 82% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
82%
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$8,690/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $2,729/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$2,729/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Big Blue
School Colors
royal blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
College Conference of Illinois and Wisc
Total Male Athletes
309
Total Female Athletes
159
Intramural Sports
7
Sports Club
2
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Other
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $11,818 per year. Millikin University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at MU costs around $2,729 per year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At MU, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 45% male and 55% female students.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$33,400/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$42,900/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$202 - 297
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$24,614
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,919
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$4,564
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$20,924
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$29,973
$30K - $48K
$27,653
$48K - $75K
$26,619
$75K - $110K
$22,500
> $110K
$20,771
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$26,700,515
The financial aid department of Millikin University helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average federal grant that comes from the university is around $4,893, whereas the financial aid is $23,233. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $4,551 and institutional aid worth $23,233. The non-need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Millikin University amount to $26,700,515 per annum.