Millikin University (MU)

Black Pinpoint 1184 West Main Street | Decatur, IL | 62522-2084

01. Overview

What the school is known for:

Millikin University is a “small campus with a big campus vibe” thanks to a department-wide performance learning approach that “gives you firsthand knowledge and experience that is absolutely vital in preparing for your future.” Students can choose from a long list of areas of study, including “excellent music and business programs” along with beloved nursing, theater, and education departments. After doing so, they’ll put into practice “every theory [learned] in class” through internships and other field experience. These hands-on opportunities “allow students to decide quickly if the major they are in is the right fit for them.” As some students put it, “you learn twice as much through trial and error.” Between this and the opportunity to “make connections with future employers well before graduation,” students get a lot of relevant professional experience. As an added bonus, the faculty are “dedicated to the growth and success of each individual student in the class,” creating a supportive environment where you feel “comfortable to ask them for help when needed.”

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
4,740
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Acceptance Rate
64%
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Average HS GPA
3.49

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 570

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
420 - 560

SAT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
860 - 1020

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 25

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$26,000
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$2,431
On-Campus Room and Board
13106
Approximate Expenses per year
$42,537

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
9.8 : 1
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Total Faculty
223
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Terminal Degree
117

Gender

Women
118
Men
105
Minority
25
International
7

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
49%
Graduate in 5 years
58%
Graduate in 6 years
59%

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate

06. Student Body

What students say:

On the whole, Millikin students are “cultured, diverse, and friendly.” Individually, they “come from all walks of life” and hold a “wide range of personalities, majors, and attributes that make them all unique.” Not only does this lead to an “encouraging environment for learning and creating,” it also makes it “very easy to [form] meaningful relationships” because attendees are “extremely open-minded.” As such, “the campus is LGBTQ+ friendly” and “Millikin is a safe place to be whoever you really are.” One student sums it up by saying, “I do not know how we got so many nice people in one place.” Clearly that’s not a complaint, though, and another goes on to state, “I love the different, homey feel I get when I’m here and around friends.”

Gender

54% female46% male

Out of State

22% are out
of state
78% are
in-state

Students

90% are
full time
10% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,496
Foreign Countries Represented
25

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.07%
Asian
1.59%
Black
17.93%
Hispanic
3.83%
Caucasian
66.96%
Unknown
3.25%
International
2.89%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

What students say:

At Millikin, “most people fill their days with classes and studying, either individually or with a group.” And while many students commute to school, it still seems that many choose to “hang out on campus and become involved.” Because of that, “there is always a bustling energy” around the facilities, and students can be found “gathering at popular locations like the new Commons building.” Additionally, “everyone is generally active with extracurricular activities,” including athletics, clubs, Greek life, or band. As for those athletics, some note that it feels the school’s population “is over half athletes,” which makes attending sporting events and working out quite popular. Additionally, “our theatre and music majors are always dancing and singing throughout campus” and “create lots of events for students to attend at the local pizza shop.” Outside of official organizations, you can still find “tons of things around campus to do, like games, movies, and crafts.” When day turns to night, students enjoy “going out to the downtown area or to the popular local bar,” and on the weekends, “there are parties to choose from nine times out of ten,” according to one student.

Students
61%
First-Year Students
73%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Molly Berry
Director of Admission
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Office of Admission 1184 West Main Street Decatur, IL 62522-2084
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217-424-6210

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

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217-424-6210

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconadmis@millikin.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Not Available

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Must be at least a high school senior.

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Decatur Airport, taxis, buses


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

Traveling east on I-72 from Springfield: Take the first Decatur exit (Decatur/Pana). Proceed into Decatur. Turn right (third stoplight after exiting the interstate) on Oakland Avenue then first right on Main. Traveling south on 51 from Bloomington: Travel south on 51 to route 36. Turn right on Eldorado (36 West). Proceed to Oakland Avenue, turn left. At the next stop light turn right on Main. Traveling west on I-72 from Champaign: Take the 51 south exit. Travel south on 51 to route 36. Turn right (36 west) on Eldorado. Proceed to Oakland Avenue, turn left. At the next stop light turn right on Main. Traveling north on 51: Follow 51 into Decatur. Turn left on Main Street. Millikin is approximately 12 blocks west.


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Participate in intercollegiate sports
35%

Men's Sports (Big Blue)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Wrestling

Women's Sports (Big Blue)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed
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Frat Sorority
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International Student
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Other
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Theme Housing

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
96
Number of Social Sororities
6
Number of Religious Organizations
3
Join a fraternity
13%
Join a sorority
16%

12. Student Services

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateJan 15

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$14,929
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$13,962
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,075
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
70%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$31,797
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$30,654
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
49%
Graduate in 5 years
58%
Graduate in 6 years
59%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Experiential
02 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.

  • Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations.
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02 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
  • Biomedical Sciences, General.
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03 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Actuarial Science.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business/Corporate Communications.
  • Finance, General.
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce.
  • Management Information Systems, General.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
  • Organizational Leadership.
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04 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Communication, General.
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
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05 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
  • Computer Science.
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06 EDUCATION.

  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Social Science Teacher Education.
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07 ENGINEERING.

  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
  • Engineering Science.
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08 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
  • Writing, General.
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09 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Art Therapy/Therapist.
  • Pre-Dentistry Studies.
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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10 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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12 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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13 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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15 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.

  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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16 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
  • Physics, General.
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17 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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18 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Criminology.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
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19 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Acting.
  • Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management, General.
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
  • Commercial and Advertising Art.
  • Directing and Theatrical Production.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Music Management.
  • Music Performance, General.
  • Music Technology.
  • Music, General.
  • Musical Theatre.
  • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other.

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