Milligan College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4929 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1370 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1293 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #2068 of 3,742 | For Environmental Chemistry |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Undergraduates
- 834
- Graduates
- 366
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.milligan.edu
Milligan College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Milligan College has an acceptance rate of 70% and is among the top 32% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 69% | 71% |
| Applicants | 1,164 | 500 | 663 |
| Admissions | 818 | 347 | 471 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 238 | 114 | 124 |
535 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
52 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
43 or 18%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1120
or below
75% of them
had 1290
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Milligan College are 1120-1290 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
133 or 56%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Milligan College are 21-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 928 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 85 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 60 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 48 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 32 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 22 (2%) |
| Asian | 20 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Milligan College is $21,463 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $12,172 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,848 |
| $48-75K | $20,830 |
| $75-110K | $22,332 |
| $110K+ | $25,534 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,700 | $7,017 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,700 | $7,017 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,700 | $7,017 |
| Fee in-district | $1,650 | $950 |
| Fee in-state | $1,650 | $950 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,650 | $950 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 647 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,000 |
| Room charge | $3,900 |
| Meal charge | $4,100 |
Milligan College majors
Milligan College has granted 198 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs, 134 master's across 10 programs, and 12 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Milligan College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 38 | 17 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 33 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 26 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 23 | ||
| Psychology, General | 21 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 21 | ||
| Education, General | 18 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 5 | 11 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 15 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 14 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 14 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | 2 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 10 | ||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 9 | ||
| Accounting | 7 | ||
| Computer Science | 6 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 5 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Communication, General | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | ||
| Graphic Design | 2 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | 1 | |
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 2 | ||
| Social Work | 2 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 2 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 1 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 198 | 134 | 12 |
Milligan College has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 49% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Milligan College has published 472 scientific papers with 9,849 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Political Science, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7 | 259 |
| 1993 | 9 | 207 |
| 1994 | 8 | 209 |
| 1995 | 11 | 171 |
| 1996 | 13 | 189 |
| 1997 | 14 | 140 |
| 1998 | 8 | 172 |
| 1999 | 6 | 194 |
| 2000 | 3 | 216 |
| 2001 | 2 | 163 |
| 2002 | 12 | 149 |
| 2003 | 7 | 233 |
| 2004 | 13 | 236 |
| 2005 | 6 | 242 |
| 2006 | 6 | 245 |
| 2007 | 6 | 263 |
| 2008 | 9 | 270 |
| 2009 | 2 | 297 |
| 2010 | 4 | 321 |
| 2011 | 11 | 269 |
| 2012 | 9 | 381 |
| 2013 | 8 | 278 |
| 2014 | 15 | 298 |
| 2015 | 11 | 258 |
| 2016 | 22 | 275 |
| 2017 | 4 | 252 |
| 2018 | 20 | 240 |
| 2019 | 15 | 225 |
| 2020 | 5 | 382 |
| 2021 | 15 | 282 |
| 2022 | 11 | 240 |
| 2023 | 18 | 287 |
| 2024 | 20 | 270 |
Notable alumni
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Francis Gary Powers
- Occupations
- spyaircraft pilot
- Biography
-
Francis Gary Powers was an American pilot who served as a United States Air Force officer and a CIA employee. Powers is best known for his involvement in the 1960 U-2 incident, when he was shot down while flying a secret CIA spying mission over the Soviet Union. Powers survived, but was captured and sentenced to 10 years in a Soviet prison for espionage. He served 21 months of his sentence before being released in a prisoner swap in 1962.
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Will Little
- Occupations
- baseball umpire
- Biography
-
William Max Little III is an American Major League Baseball umpire. He was promoted to a full-time position in February 2015. He attended Science Hill High School in Johnson City, Tennessee, then studied biology at Milligan College, where he continued playing baseball.
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Robert Love Taylor
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Robert Love Taylor was an American politician, writer, and lecturer. A member of the Democratic Party, he served three terms as the 24th governor of Tennessee, from 1887 to 1891, and again from 1897 to 1899, and subsequently served as a United States senator from 1907 until his death. He also represented Tennessee's 1st district in the United States House of Representatives from 1879 to 1881, the last Democrat to hold the district's seat.
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Alfred A. Taylor
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Alfred Alexander Taylor was an American politician and lecturer from eastern Tennessee. He served as the 34th governor of Tennessee from 1921 to 1923, one of three Republicans to hold the position from the end of Reconstruction to the latter half of the 20th century. He also served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, from 1889 to 1895.
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Dale Alexander
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
David Dale Alexander, nicknamed "Moose", was an American baseball player and manager.
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David Davis
- Enrolled in Milligan College
- In 1991 graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- politicianbusiness executive
- Biography
-
David Lee Davis is an American Republican politician from Tennessee and one-term member (2007–2009) of the United States House of Representatives and Tennessee House of Representatives. He represented Tennessee's 1st congressional district, located in the northeastern portion of the state and centered on the Tri-Cities area, but was narrowly defeated in the 2008 primary by Johnson City Mayor Phil Roe.
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Dayton Edward Phillips
- Enrolled in Milligan College
- Studied in 1929-1931
- Occupations
- politicianteacherlawyer
- Biography
-
Dayton E. Phillips was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 1st congressional district of Tennessee.
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Charles Finley
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Charles Finley was a United States representative from Kentucky and son of Hugh Franklin Finley.
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Danny Carroll
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Danny C. Carroll is an American politician in the state of Iowa.
General info
| Founded | 1866 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Ago Deo Fideo Et Amore Go with God in Faith and Love |
| Colors | black, orange |
| Academic calendar | August to mid - May |
| Total FTE staff | 264 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 Blowers Blvd. Milligan, Tennessee, 37682 United States |
|---|---|
| Phone | 4234618700 |