Millikin University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3739 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1035 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #965 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #40 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #2502 of 4,081 | For Child Psychology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 54%
- Undergraduates
- 1,570
- Graduates
- 89
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- 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 54% and is among the top 18% 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 | 54% | 47% | 62% |
| Applicants | 4,009 | 2,012 | 1,978 |
| Admissions | 2,167 | 940 | 1,219 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 328 | 152 | 176 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
562 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
64 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
84 or 26%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 860
or below
75% of them
had 1170
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Millikin University are 860-1170 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
21 or 6%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 14
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Millikin University are 14-24 (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 | 1058 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 278 (17%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 92 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 89 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 72 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 35 (2%) |
| Asian | 32 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Millikin University is $10,078 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 | $2,842 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $5,247 |
| $48-75K | $7,953 |
| $75-110K | $11,190 |
| $110K+ | $14,631 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $26,000 | $21,333 |
| Tuition in-state | $42,778 | $21,333 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $42,778 | $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 | $12,916 |
| Room charge | $9,776 |
| Meal charge | $3,140 |
Millikin University majors
Millikin University has granted 394 bachelor's degrees across 54 programs, 29 master's across 2 programs, and 18 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Millikin University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 50 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 21 | 23 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 24 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 22 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 19 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 17 | ||
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 15 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 14 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 13 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 11 | ||
| Psychology, General | 11 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 11 | ||
| Acting | 10 | ||
| Digital Marketing | 10 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 10 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 9 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| Accounting | 7 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 7 | ||
| Social Work | 7 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 6 | ||
| Nursing Education | 6 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 5 | ||
| Finance, General | 5 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 3 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 3 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 2 | ||
| Computational Science | 2 | ||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 2 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 2 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 2 | ||
| Writing, General | 2 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 1 | ||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 1 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed | 1 | ||
| Engineering Science | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 394 | 29 | 18 |
Millikin University has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 41% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 49% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Millikin University has published 714 scientific papers with 11,697 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 37 |
| 1993 | 13 | 24 |
| 1994 | 10 | 25 |
| 1995 | 14 | 36 |
| 1996 | 5 | 30 |
| 1997 | 10 | 31 |
| 1998 | 9 | 50 |
| 1999 | 9 | 52 |
| 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 | 211 |
| 2009 | 18 | 244 |
| 2010 | 21 | 307 |
| 2011 | 31 | 361 |
| 2012 | 23 | 458 |
| 2013 | 31 | 496 |
| 2014 | 25 | 565 |
| 2015 | 21 | 599 |
| 2016 | 16 | 576 |
| 2017 | 20 | 546 |
| 2018 | 22 | 665 |
| 2019 | 26 | 690 |
| 2020 | 24 | 971 |
| 2021 | 25 | 772 |
| 2022 | 23 | 826 |
| 2023 | 21 | 753 |
| 2024 | 14 | 799 |
Millikin University alumni
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Annie Wersching
- Occupations
- film actorvideo game actorvoice actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Annie 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, 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
- stage actorsingerfilm actormusical theatre actorteacher
- 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 its sequel, prequel, and television series spin-off, along with many other Disney works. She 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 theater actress, singer, and figure skater.
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Joel Kim Booster
- Occupations
- screenwriteractorcomedian
- Biography
-
Joel Alexander Kim Booster, born Kim Joonmin (Korean: 김준민), is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer. He co-produced and wrote for Big Mouth and The Other Two and as an actor has appeared on Shrill, Search Party, and Sunnyside. In 2022, he wrote, produced, and starred in the Hulu romantic comedy Fire Island, a modern adaptation of Pride and Prejudice with a main cast of Asian American actors.
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 |