
Millikin University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Institutional accreditation applies to the university as a whole; it is different from approval or accreditation of an individual professional program.
Institutional accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid, but it does not mean that another college must accept every Millikin credit. Transfer decisions belong to the receiving institution. Likewise, students pursuing a licensed profession should verify the accreditation, state approval, clinical requirements, and examination eligibility of their specific program in the state where they intend to work. HLC's institution directory and the relevant professional accreditor are the appropriate places to check current status.
First-year applicants to Millikin should expect to submit an application and a secondary-school record showing completion of high school or an accepted equivalent. The university considers academic performance, including high school GPA; it does not have an open-admission policy.
Published admissions data classifies SAT and ACT scores as considered but not required, and recommendations as considered but not required. That distinction matters: an applicant should not assume an optional score or letter is necessary for a complete application. Among enrolled first-time students who submitted scores, the reported median was 1075 on the SAT and 23 on the ACT, but relatively few students submitted either test. Those medians are not admission cutoffs.
In the reported first-year admissions cycle, Millikin admitted about 67% of applicants. A university-wide admission decision may be separate from selection for a nursing, music, theatre, or other program with additional requirements. International applicants should check the current English-proficiency rules and accepted tests; institutional admissions data identifies TOEFL as a required credential. Applicants should also confirm the deadline for their entry term and any earlier scholarship or program-specific deadline before submitting.
Applicants should check Millikin's current application instructions for the fee, if any, attached to their particular application route. A single university-wide fee cannot be established reliably from the available admissions figures, and undergraduate, graduate, and program-specific applications may follow different procedures.
If an application displays a fee that presents a hardship, ask admissions about waiver eligibility before submitting payment and follow the instructions for that application platform. An application fee is a charge for applying; it should not be confused with an enrollment deposit or later tuition and orientation charges.
Prospective students should not assume that Millikin operates an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC detachment on campus. The available institutional information does not establish a current branch-specific unit or a cross-enrollment agreement.
A student interested in commissioning should ask Millikin admissions and the ROTC detachment they hope to join whether cross-enrollment is currently permitted, how travel and course registration work, and whether the arrangement fits a Millikin degree plan. ROTC scholarships, participation rules, medical qualifications, and any resulting service obligation depend on the branch and the student's contract; joining an introductory ROTC course is not necessarily the same as contracting to serve.
Millikin admits transfer applicants and generally considers credit from other accredited colleges. Transfer students can seek entry in the fall, spring, or summer, but admission to Millikin and acceptance of particular courses toward a major are separate decisions.
Applicants should prepare official transcripts from every college attended and review the requirements for their intended program. High school records may also be relevant, depending on the applicant's college coursework and the current admissions policy. Millikin reports accepting several forms of assessed credit, including AP, CLEP, DSST/DANTES, and credit aligned with American Council on Education recommendations; an award of credit may still fulfill an elective rather than a major requirement.
The most useful next step is a written evaluation showing how previous courses apply to Millikin's general education, major, and graduation requirements. Before committing, transfer applicants should ask the registrar or program adviser about minimum grades, residency requirements, prerequisite sequences, and any limits on credit in clinical or performance-based programs. The reported entering group included 109 transfer students, indicating that transfer enrollment is a regular, though smaller, entry route.
Millikin students interested in studying abroad should start with the university's international education advising resources and their academic adviser. Options may vary by term and can include short-term, faculty-led experiences as well as longer programs arranged through approved partners.
Before applying, students need to establish how proposed courses will count toward their degree and whether a required course or placement can be completed away from campus. They should also request a program-specific budget: home-university tuition, partner charges, travel, insurance, and housing may be treated differently. Financial aid eligibility depends on the approved program and the student's aid package, so approval for academic credit alone should not be taken as confirmation that all aid will apply.
10% of admitted students enrolled (342 of 3,430)
Early Decision
NoEarly Action
NoMedian composite SAT score
1075Median composite ACT score
23Percent of students submitting ACT scores
6%Percent of students submitting SAT scores
20%High school completions
General Educational Development (GED) requiredComputer required
YesComputer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution
NoSecondary school GPA
RequiredSecondary school rank
Considered but not requiredSecondary school record
RequiredCompletion of college-preparatory program
Considered but not requiredRecommendations
Considered but not requiredFormal demonstration of competencies
RequiredAdmission test scores
Considered but not requiredTOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language
RequiredOther Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Neither required nor recommendedOpen admission policy
NoDual credit
NoCredit for life experiences
YesAdvanced placement (AP) credits
YesOrientation program
YesDisabilities services
YesOff-campus study
YesStudy abroad
YesWeekend/evening college
YesStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
YesPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
YesGenerally accepts credits
YesAccept ACE recommendation for credit
YesPossible transfer
Fall, Spring, SummerData last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.