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Milligan University

Milligan

Milligan, Tennessee 37682

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Milligan University is a private institution in Milligan with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1195, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 783 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,641 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,131.

Established
1866
Motto
Ago Deo Fideo Et Amore
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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114 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
70%Acceptance
1195SAT Avg
783Students
9:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$46,641Earnings 10yr
$21,131Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Milligan University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1195

Reading & WritingMid: 542
580640
MathMid: 551
540650

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2127

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

70.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1195

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$39,350
Room & Board$8,000
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$49,850
Average Net Price$21,131
Median Debt at Graduation$25,219
Monthly Payment (10yr)$267

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,172
$30–48K$14,848
$48–75K$20,830
$75–110K$22,332
$110K+$25,534

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,131

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,800

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (49)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
783
Gender Split
47% / 53%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
23%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72%
Black 5%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 9%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.3%
Freshman Retention79.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,168
8 Years$48,278
10 Years$46,641

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,400
Men
$53,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Buffaloes

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from TN state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K
110 mi(191 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
207 mi(359 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
212 mi(367 min)

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