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Millikin University

Millikin University is a small, private institution located in Decatur, il. Founded in 1901, Millikin University offers undergraduate degrees in 68 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,603 undergraduates
cost $41,532 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Millikin University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 75.4%
SAT score average 1087
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.65
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Millikin University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Music
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Biology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $41,532
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,836
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,100
Cost of attendance* $57,468
Average financial aid package $32,376
Estimated cost $25,092 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $41,532
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,836
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,100
Cost of attendance* $57,468
Average financial aid package $32,376
Estimated cost $25,092 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Millikin University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,603, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.

Total enrollment

1,807

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
62%
African American %
18%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
11%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Millikin University, students love their University Center Board, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1184 W Main St, Decatur, IL 62522-2084
phone 217-424-6211
address https://millikin.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

University center board

Multicultural student council

Student housing council

Panhellenic council

Interfraternity council

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Millikin University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Millikin University?

Millikin University is located in Decatur, il.

What is the acceptance rate at Millikin University? 

The acceptance rate for Millikin University is 75%.

What’s the average GPA for Millikin University?

The average high school GPA for Millikin University students was 3.65.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Millikin University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Millikin University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $229,872.

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