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Milligan University

Milligan

Milligan, Tennessee 37682

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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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70%Acceptance
1195SAT Avg
783Students
9:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$46,641Earnings 10yr
$21,131Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1195

Reading & WritingMid: 542
580640
MathMid: 551
540650

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2127

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

51.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.7%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (49)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

79%

Mixed

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
10 Years$46,641

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Buffaloes

Disc golf

History & Fun Facts

  • History A campus scene, 1913 In 1943, Milligan became the only college in the nation to completely turn its facilities over to naval training programs.
  • The V-12 Navy College Training Program used the college's campus from 1943 to 1945.
  • On March 18, 2011, the Board of Trustees appointed Bill Greer (Milligan Class of 1985) as the 15th president; Greer assumed leadership of the college on July 15, 2011.
  • In the spring of 2020, the university drew attention for its views of and actions related to gay and lesbian people after the university fired a professor for being in a same-sex relationship.
  • This administrative decision was founded on a document drafted in 2015 detailing the administration's views on homosexuality.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CLT Charlotte107 mi
RDU Raleigh-Durham198 mi
ATL Atlanta220 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA731 mi · ~21h 7m drive
New York, NY542 mi · ~15h 39m drive
Hartford, CT639 mi · ~18h 28m drive
Providence, RI697 mi · ~20h 8m drive
Albany, NY632 mi · ~18h 15m drive
Syracuse, NY569 mi · ~16h 26m drive
Rochester, NY535 mi · ~15h 27m drive
Buffalo, NY490 mi · ~14h 9m drive
Philadelphia, PA462 mi · ~13h 21m drive
Pittsburgh, PA312 mi · ~9h 1m drive
Harrisburg, PA402 mi · ~11h 37m drive
Newark, NJ535 mi · ~15h 27m drive
Washington, DC339 mi · ~9h 48m drive
Baltimore, MD373 mi · ~10h 47m drive
Atlanta, GA212 mi · ~6h 7m drive
Charlotte, NC110 mi · ~3h 11m drive
Raleigh, NC207 mi · ~5h 59m drive
Miami, FL739 mi · ~21h 21m drive
Orlando, FL539 mi · ~15h 34m drive
Tampa, FL577 mi · ~16h 40m drive
Nashville, TN250 mi · ~7h 13m drive
New Orleans, LA628 mi · ~18h 9m drive
Richmond, VA282 mi · ~8h 9m drive
Chicago, IL480 mi · ~13h 52m drive
Detroit, MI419 mi · ~12h 6m drive
Minneapolis, MN829 mi · ~23h 57m drive
St. Louis, MO462 mi · ~13h 21m drive
Kansas City, MO698 mi · ~20h 10m drive
Indianapolis, IN319 mi · ~9h 13m drive
Columbus, OH256 mi · ~7h 24m drive
Cleveland, OH361 mi · ~10h 26m drive
Milwaukee, WI553 mi · ~15h 59m drive
Dallas, TX860 mi · ~24h 51m drive
Houston, TX881 mi · ~25h 27m drive
Austin, TX983 mi · ~28h 24m drive
San Antonio, TX1051 mi · ~30h 22m drive
Los Angeles, CA2025 mi · ~58h 30m drive
San Francisco, CA2198 mi · ~63h 30m drive
San Diego, CA1990 mi · ~57h 29m drive
Seattle, WA2172 mi · ~62h 45m drive
Portland, OR2177 mi · ~62h 53m drive
Denver, CO1254 mi · ~36h 14m drive
Phoenix, AZ1693 mi · ~48h 55m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1621 mi · ~46h 50m drive
Honolulu, HI4579 mi · ~132h 17m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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