About Millikin University

Founded in 1901, Millikin University. is a Private college. Located in Illinois, which is a city setting in Illinois, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,970 full time undergraduate students, and 85 full time graduate students.

The Millikin University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 145 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Millikin University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate63%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range910-1080
ACT Range19-26

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,15% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 12 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

74% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 40% were in the top quarter, and 17% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Millikin University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
10%
“We know about current events and vote”
70%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
20%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
10%
“Sometimes, but not often”
60%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
30%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
10%
“I only go out in groups”
60%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
30%
“I feel extremely safe”
22%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
44%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
40%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
60%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
20%
“They keep regular office hours”
80%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
80%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
10%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
20%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
60%
“We only party on weekends”
10%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
20%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
30%
“There might be people who do”
50%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
10%
“We know about current events and vote”
70%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
20%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
10%
“Sometimes, but not often”
60%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
30%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
10%
“I only go out in groups”
60%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
30%
“I feel extremely safe”
22%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
44%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
40%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
60%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
20%
“They keep regular office hours”
80%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
80%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
10%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
20%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
60%
“We only party on weekends”
10%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
20%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
30%
“There might be people who do”
50%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    37 Students rated on-campus housing 3.2 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    35 Students rated off-campus housing 2.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    38 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 5 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    42 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    42 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 71 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    42 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    42 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    42 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

Millikin University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Millikin University?

14 Students rated Millikin University

Alexis - 03/08/2021

Millikin is a great university! It’s smaller than most, but is such a close-knit community. It is a performance learning school focused on actually working in the field, with every major! It also has so many other opportunities to be active in the community, through sports, Greek life, BSU, sign language and so many more extracurriculars.

Samuel - 05/18/2020

Millikin University thrives more so off of its fantastic academic programs, caring and proficient staff, and exemplary job placement rates than its surroundings or location. Class sizes are small enough to the point where intellectual conversation and deep thought take precedence over lecture halls. Professors are almost always available and willing to talk. The social life is fantastic for a school of under 2,500 students, and the Greek life is outstanding. Decatur itself isn't the most beautiful city in Illinois, and there are a few shady spots around campus, but like I said- its value comes from the education you receive, not from its outward appearance.

Kurt - 02/03/2020

Millikin University is a very good school. The academics here are really good and because of the small class sizes, you have easy access to professors. The food is not that great, although there are some days when the food is really good. There is not a lot to do around Decatur, so you mostly have to find things to do on campus.

Leah - 08/02/2018

Class sizes are small, around 10-20 students on average. I love that situation because you are an actual person to your professor and we can have real discussions in class. The professors are all great people and really care about you as a person. They know you by name and you can have real relationships with them. The performance learning philosophy really works and helps me learn a ton.

Millikin University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Millikin University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Millikin University is 63%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would tell myself to follow my heart, especially when making decisions like where I want to go to school and what I want my major to be. My family had been talking to me since I was very young about going to Eastern Illinois University. I decided to go there without much thought, especially since I had made it into the Honors Program on grace. To be truly honest with you, that was the worst year of my life thus far. I hated it there and in the back of my mind I was constantly wondering what it would have been like to attend Millikin University (the school I really wanted to go to). Why didn't I go there in the first place? It is a private school and my parents thought it was too expensive. I am paying for college on my own so towards the end of my year at Eastern I decided to reapply to Millikin and work really hard on financial aid. All of my hard work paid off and now I am as happy as I will every be and doing really well!

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Millikin University give students the building blocks to not only become a better student, but also to become a better citizen, both in your professional life and at home.

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  4. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The price, and the fact that they funnul students into their overpriced apparments, and refuse to let students get off campus housing dirrectly off campus for a third of the price. Res life is the worst thing about millikin

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  5. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who wants a big campus feel where there is no relationship with professors. People who don't like soy.

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  6. Describe the students at your school.

    most of the students at Millikin tend to be very helpful, but are truly only worried about themselves. It seems as if everyone is trying to bring the other done just in order to bring themselves up.

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  7. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    The fine arts are the most well known aspect of our school. We celebrate the success of our theatre and music students on Broadway and in other venues. Our school's biggest community draw is Vespers, our holiday concert that sells out our auditorium.

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  8. What's unique about your campus?

    I like my school because we strive to improve ourselves constantly. There is a visbale spirit of community, with students, faculty, and the Decatur community. I appreciate the opportunities i've had from the numerous student organizations offered on campus. I know Millikin will prepare me for professional success, and also provide a rewarding student experience.

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  9. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Decatur, as a town, is not a safe or clean environment. Off-campus housing by yourself is not a good idea.

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  10. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I find myself coming out of my shell more and more while I am at Millikin. My advisor and my voice teacher have given me so much that I can never repay them or thank them enough. I'm so proud of what I have done and what I still have yet to do and I'm always surprised at the things I have done and the people I impact.

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  11. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The thing that brought me to this school over other schools is how everybody genuinelly cared about me when I came to visit. At every other school I visited, it seemed as if people didn't really care if I came there or not. At Millikin, they want you there. Everyone is so pleasant and not in the fake way. They ask where you are from, what you want to major in, what you're involved in, and anything else to get to know you as a person. This was very unique to me and is why I came here.

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  12. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    During freshman year the classes I took didn't pertain to my major at all.

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  13. What kind of person should attend this school?

    People who like smaller schools that are friendly and like to get to know others.

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Student Body

Students

58%

female

42%

male

1,970

Total Undergrad Enrollment

85

Total Grad Students

18%

Out-Of-State

81%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

97

Student Organizations

5

Fraternities

5

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

62%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
14%
% Hispanic/Latino
6%
% White or Caucasian
71%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Millikin University receive some sort of financial aid. 45% were awarded federal grants. While 77% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$31,824

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$11,190

Room and Board

44,014

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$18,003
$30 - $48K
$17,467
$48 - $75K
$21,108
$75 - $110K
$23,328
$110K & UP
$26,378

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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