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Millikin University

Millikin University

Decatur, IL · City · 1,382 students
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$21,989
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
57%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$51,262
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
67%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, is a private institution best known for its nationally acclaimed School of Theatre and Dance, alongside robust programs in commercial music, nursing, and business. The university sets itself apart through its signature "Performance Learning" curriculum, which integrates hands-on, real-world professional experience into every major from the very first semester. Students enjoy a collaborative and close-knit campus culture characterized by vibrant arts showcases, an active Greek life, and NCAA Division III athletics. Distinctive student-run ventures—such as an independent record label and retail art galleries—further empower undergraduates to manage real organizations and build professional resumes before graduation.

Wikipedia:Millikin University is a private university in Decatur, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1901 by Decatur businessman James Millikin and is historically affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA).

Location
Decatur, IL, 62522-2084 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
STL · St. Louis
106 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$26,892
Housing & food (on campus)$13,695
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$57,475
Average net price$21,989
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$26,892
Housing & food (on campus)$13,695
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$57,475
Average net price$21,989
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$18,659
$30–48k
$15,629
$48–75k
$23,053
$75–110k
$24,622
$110k+
$27,524
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
57%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
47%
Back for yr 2
75%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
56% graduated · 31% transferred · 13% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$43,100
10 yrs after entry$51,262
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$10.5k–$28.5k
90th percentile$36,750
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: 43% graduate within 6 yrs, $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
67%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1034
R 440–570 · M 420–560
ACT midpoint
23
Comp 18–25 · E 16–25 · M 17–25
SAT middle 50%: 860–1130
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Student Body
Gender
Men 46%Women 54%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
10 : 1
Pell grant
38%
First-gen
32%
Family income
$49,741
Independent
16%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
67%
Hispanic
4%
Black
18%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$43,100
After 10 yrs
$51,262
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing50
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft42
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas34
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods33
Business Administration, Management and Operations28
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness24
Music22
Biology, General18
Criminal Justice and Corrections18
Communication and Media Studies12
Psychology, General12
Visual and Performing Arts, Other11
Marketing11
Mathematics9
Social Work8
Accounting and Related Services7
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$94M
Full-time faculty
71%
Faculty salary
$6,557/mo
Teaching spend
$12,211
per student
Federal loans
56%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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