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Millikin University

#799 in US ranking Decatur, IL
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$40,285
Tuition & fees
$26,828
Avg. aid
$31,416
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
67%
SAT range
860–1130
ACT range
18–25

Outcomes

Graduation rate
55%
Median salary
$44,469
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of Millikin University?

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.

What are the admission requirements at Millikin University?

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.

What are the application fees and waivers at Millikin University?

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.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Millikin University?

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.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Millikin University?

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.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Millikin University?

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.

Millikin University Admissions Factors

SAT range
860–1130
4001600
ACT range
18–25
136
Acceptance rate
67%

Acceptance rate vs. median

This school
67%
Illinois
77%
US
78%

10% of admitted students enrolled (342 of 3,430)

ACT scores of enrolled students

ACT in range 12-17
ACT in range 18-23
ACT in range 24-29
ACT in range 30-36

Millikin University Admissions

Applicants
Total: 5,144
Admission
Total: 3,430
Enrolled
Total: 342
Women
Men

How to Apply to Millikin University

Early Decision

No

Early Action

No

Millikin University First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 271
Out-of-state: 70
International: 1

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 342
Transfer: 109

Millikin University Admission Requirements

Median composite SAT score

1075

Median composite ACT score

23

Percent of students submitting ACT scores

6%

Percent of students submitting SAT scores

20%

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Computer required

Yes

Computer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution

No

Secondary school GPA

Required

Secondary school rank

Considered but not required

Secondary school record

Required

Completion of college-preparatory program

Considered but not required

Recommendations

Considered but not required

Formal demonstration of competencies

Required

Admission test scores

Considered but not required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language

Required

Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Neither required nor recommended

Open admission policy

No

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

Yes

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

Yes

Disabilities services

Yes

Off-campus study

Yes

Study abroad

Yes

Weekend/evening college

Yes

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

Yes

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

Yes

Millikin University Transfer Acceptance Rate

Generally accepts credits

Yes

Accept ACE recommendation for credit

Yes

Possible transfer

Fall, Spring, Summer

Data 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.

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