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Millikin University

Decatur, Illinois 62522-2084

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Millikin University is a private institution in Decatur with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1050, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

59% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,262 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,837.

Established
1901
Motto
In His Plenitudo Vis
Type
Private university
Division
Division III

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54%Acceptance
1050SAT Avg
1,458Students
10:1Student:Faculty
59%Grad Rate
$51,262Earnings 10yr
$8,837Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate54.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1050

Reading & WritingMid: 545
450600
MathMid: 530
410570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1424

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

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$43,670
Room & Board$13,330
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$41,297
Average Net Price$8,837
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$2,842
$30–48K$5,247
$48–75K$7,953
$75–110K$11,190
$110K+$14,631

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

39.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

-1.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (68)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

74%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
1,458
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Black 18%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 2%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate59.1%
Freshman Retention73.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,100
10 Years$51,262

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#14
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#45
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • Millikin's campus in Decatur, however, would not officially open until September 15, 1903.
  • The charter of independent Millikin was approved by the state on July 23, 1953.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from IL state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

St. Louispop. 290K
106 mi(184 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
150 mi(260 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
157 mi(272 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

STL St Louis106 mi
IND Indianapolis143 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare158 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA947 mi · ~27h 21m drive
New York, NY790 mi · ~22h 49m drive
Hartford, CT862 mi · ~24h 54m drive
Providence, RI927 mi · ~26h 47m drive
Albany, NY813 mi · ~23h 29m drive
Syracuse, NY700 mi · ~20h 13m drive
Rochester, NY631 mi · ~18h 14m drive
Buffalo, NY564 mi · ~16h 18m drive
Philadelphia, PA731 mi · ~21h 7m drive
Pittsburgh, PA476 mi · ~13h 45m drive
Harrisburg, PA640 mi · ~18h 29m drive
Newark, NJ782 mi · ~22h 35m drive
Washington, DC640 mi · ~18h 29m drive
Baltimore, MD659 mi · ~19h 2m drive
Atlanta, GA491 mi · ~14h 11m drive
Charlotte, NC548 mi · ~15h 50m drive
Raleigh, NC630 mi · ~18h 12m drive
Miami, FL1097 mi · ~31h 41m drive
Orlando, FL893 mi · ~25h 48m drive
Tampa, FL902 mi · ~26h 3m drive
Nashville, TN281 mi · ~8h 7m drive
New Orleans, LA686 mi · ~19h 49m drive
Richmond, VA642 mi · ~18h 33m drive
Chicago, IL157 mi · ~4h 32m drive
Detroit, MI353 mi · ~10h 12m drive
Minneapolis, MN417 mi · ~12h 3m drive
St. Louis, MO106 mi · ~3h 4m drive
Kansas City, MO303 mi · ~8h 45m drive
Indianapolis, IN150 mi · ~4h 20m drive
Columbus, OH317 mi · ~9h 9m drive
Cleveland, OH398 mi · ~11h 30m drive
Milwaukee, WI228 mi · ~6h 35m drive
Dallas, TX654 mi · ~18h 54m drive
Houston, TX785 mi · ~22h 41m drive
Austin, TX826 mi · ~23h 52m drive
San Antonio, TX899 mi · ~25h 58m drive
Los Angeles, CA1657 mi · ~47h 52m drive
San Francisco, CA1796 mi · ~51h 53m drive
San Diego, CA1637 mi · ~47h 17m drive
Seattle, WA1734 mi · ~50h 6m drive
Portland, OR1743 mi · ~50h 21m drive
Denver, CO849 mi · ~24h 32m drive
Phoenix, AZ1350 mi · ~39h drive
Salt Lake City, UT1206 mi · ~34h 50m drive
Honolulu, HI4189 mi · ~121h 1m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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