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Millikin University

Decatur, Illinois 62522-2084

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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
Conference
College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW)
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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Millikin University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate54.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1050

Reading & WritingMid: 545
450600
MathMid: 530
410570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1424

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

54.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1050

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$8,837

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (68)

Student Life

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
8 Years$49,711
10 Years$51,262

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$43,700
Men
$52,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#14
Washington Monthly
#45

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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