Millikin University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3592 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1016 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #944 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #40 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #2577 of 4,150 | For Child Psychology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 67%
- Undergraduates
- 1,495
- Graduates
- 91
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- millikin.edu
Millikin University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Millikin University has an acceptance rate of 67% and is among the top 29% 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 | 67% | 43% | 92% |
| Applicants | 5,144 | 2,694 | 2,046 |
| Admissions | 3,430 | 1,156 | 1,888 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 339 | 168 | 171 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 3 |
561 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
66 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
121 or 35%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 860
or below
75% of them
had 1130
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Millikin University are 860-1130 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
30 or 9%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Millikin University are 18-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | 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 | 1025 (65%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 253 (16%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 106 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 70 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 55 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 50 (3%) |
| Asian | 26 (2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Millikin University is $22,813 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 | $18,659 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,629 |
| $48-75K | $23,053 |
| $75-110K | $24,622 |
| $110K+ | $27,524 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $26,000 | $21,333 |
| Tuition in-state | $26,000 | $21,333 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $26,000 | $21,333 |
| Fee in-district | $892 | |
| Fee in-state | $892 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $892 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 833 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,106 |
| Room charge | $9,856 |
| Meal charge | $3,250 |
Millikin University majors
Millikin University has granted 328 bachelor's degrees across 61 programs, 49 master's across 2 programs, and 16 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Millikin University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 18 | 41 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 31 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 21 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 16 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 16 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 15 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 15 | ||
| Criminology | 14 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 14 | ||
| Finance, General | 10 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 9 | ||
| Nursing Education | 8 | ||
| Psychology, General | 8 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 7 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 7 | ||
| Music Technology | 7 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 7 | ||
| Accounting | 6 | ||
| Communication, General | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Computer Science | 5 | ||
| Digital Marketing | 5 | ||
| Acting | 4 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 4 | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 4 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 3 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 3 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Social Work | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Writing, General | 3 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Music Management | 2 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 2 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 1 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Data Science, General | 1 | ||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 1 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed | 1 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 1 | ||
| Ethics | 1 | ||
| Graphic Design | 1 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 1 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 328 | 49 | 16 |
Millikin University has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 49% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 42% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Millikin University has published 720 scientific papers with 12,226 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Biology, Medicine, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 13 | 24 |
| 1994 | 10 | 25 |
| 1995 | 14 | 36 |
| 1996 | 5 | 30 |
| 1997 | 10 | 31 |
| 1998 | 9 | 50 |
| 1999 | 9 | 53 |
| 2000 | 11 | 62 |
| 2001 | 16 | 60 |
| 2002 | 8 | 56 |
| 2003 | 12 | 77 |
| 2004 | 17 | 122 |
| 2005 | 17 | 137 |
| 2006 | 16 | 160 |
| 2007 | 16 | 157 |
| 2008 | 19 | 210 |
| 2009 | 18 | 244 |
| 2010 | 21 | 307 |
| 2011 | 31 | 362 |
| 2012 | 23 | 458 |
| 2013 | 31 | 496 |
| 2014 | 26 | 565 |
| 2015 | 21 | 599 |
| 2016 | 16 | 576 |
| 2017 | 20 | 546 |
| 2018 | 22 | 665 |
| 2019 | 26 | 691 |
| 2020 | 24 | 974 |
| 2021 | 25 | 773 |
| 2022 | 23 | 828 |
| 2023 | 21 | 771 |
| 2024 | 14 | 814 |
| 2025 | 8 | 650 |
Millikin University alumni
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Annie Wersching
- Occupations
- voice actortelevision actorfilm actorvideo game actor
- Biography
-
Anne Wersching was an American actress. She was known for her television roles as Renee Walker in 24, Julia Brasher in Bosch, Emma Whitmore in Timeless, Dr. Kelly Neiman in Castle, Leslie Dean in Runaways, Lily Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries and Rosalind Dyer in The Rookie, as well as the voice and performance-capture for Tess in the video game The Last of Us.
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Jodi Benson
- Occupations
- singerfilm actormusical theatre actorteachervoice actor
- Biography
-
Jodi Benson is an American actress and singer. She is best known for providing the voice of Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid (1989), as well as in its sequel, prequel, and television series spin-off, along with many other Disney works. Benson is also known for her portrayal of Barbie in the second and third films of the Toy Story franchise (1999, 2010), and in the Toy Story Toons short Hawaiian Vacation (2011).
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Sierra Boggess
- Enrolled in Millikin University
- In 2004 graduated with Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Occupations
- stage actorrecording artistsingeractor
- Biography
-
Sierra Marjory Boggess is an American actress and singer.
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Joel Kim Booster
- Occupations
- actorcomedianscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Joel Alexander Kim Booster, born Kim Joonmin (Korean: 김준민), is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer. He is known for writing, producing, and starring in the Hulu romantic comedy film Fire Island and his role in the Apple TV comedy series Loot (2022–present), earning two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for the former. He has also co-produced, written, or guest starred for Big Mouth, The Other Two, Shrill, Search Party, and Sunnyside.
General info
| Alternative names | MU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1901 |
| Motto | In His Plenitudo Vis In These, the Fullness of Strength |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 321 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1184 W Main St Decatur, Illinois, 62522-2084 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 71,000 |
| Phone | 2174246211 |