At a glance
Average net price
$21,989
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
54.9%
Admission rate
67%
Undergrad size
1,382
In-state tuition
$26,892
Out-of-state tuition
$26,892
Cost of attendance
$57,475
Median earnings (10y)
$51,262
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,034
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 75.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (30%), social sciences (24%), business (18%).
- STEM10%
- Health11%
- Business18%
- Humanities & arts30%
- Social sciences24%
- Trades & services7%
- ~314 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business18.3%~252 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education15.3%~211 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Health professions10.8%~149 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~91 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences5.7%~79 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~70 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~37 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication2.7%~37 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology2.4%~33 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science2.1%~29 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.5%~21 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.6%~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.3%~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
39 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 105 | $21,700 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 105 | $60,878 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 68 | $36,328 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 64 | $43,249 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 60 | $37,756 | $27,340 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 45 | $60,356 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 44 | $34,785 | $20,631 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 35 | $26,043 | $26,996 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 34 | $28,165 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 33 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 20 | $47,567 | $28,320 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | $26,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 18 | $28,719 | $21,149 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 17 | $40,685 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | $27,000 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 9 | $32,135 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Music. | Undergraduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Graduate certificate | 7 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | — | $197,084 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Millikin University
Millikin University is a mid-sized institution located in Decatur, Illinois, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,382 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Visual & performing arts, Business, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Millikin University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $21,989 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $26,892 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $57,475 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 54.9%, a above-average completion outcome. 75.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $51,262 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Millikin University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Visual & performing arts, Business, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (30% of credentials), social sciences (24% of credentials), business (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,034. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Decatur, Illinois (city), Millikin University draws students from across Illinois and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Millikin University
Q.How much does Millikin University cost?
The average net price at Millikin University is $21,989 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $57,475.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Millikin University?
Millikin University has a 6-year graduation rate of 54.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Millikin University?
Millikin University admits 67% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Millikin University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Millikin University graduate earns $51,262 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Millikin University?
Published tuition is $26,892 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Millikin University located?
Millikin University is located in Decatur, Illinois (ZIP 62522).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Millikin University at their official website.