Millikin University
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 217-424-6211 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | University |
| Date founded | 1901 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Other advanced degrees |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Campus size | 75 acres |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 168 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 171 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 339 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 3 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 174 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 632 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 718 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 1,350 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 58 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 88 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 146 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 690 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 806 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,496 |
| Total enrollment | 1,496 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| White | 66% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 3% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 22% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 35 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 2% |
| Number of countries represented | 25 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 8% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 30 credits |
| In-state tuition | $26,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $26,000 |
| Fees | $828 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $14,686 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Academic program/major | Yes |
| Class load (number of credits taken) | Yes |
| Degree level (e.g., certificate, associate, bachelor's) | Yes |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years) | Yes |
| School employees and their children | Yes |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30 credits per year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Stacey Hubbard |
| Financial aid contact title | Dean of Student Financial Services |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 217-424-6317 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | January 15 |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2023-2024 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $36,341 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 88% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,151 |
| Scholarship or grant | $14,929 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $34,750 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 87% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $4,075 |
| Scholarship or grant | $13,962 |
| Work study | $1,460 |
| * "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
| Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 318 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 289 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 1,261 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 1,126 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 70% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $31,797 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Molly Berry |
| Admissions contact title | Director of Admission |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 800-373-7733 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level | Honors program |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 2,694 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 1,156 |
| Number of female applicants | 2,046 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 1,888 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 174 |
| Total number of applicants | 4,740 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 3,044 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Interview | Recommended, but not required |
| High school GPA | Considered |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Considered |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| High school class rank | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
| First generation college student | Considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | Considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | 10 years |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| 400 - 499 | 31% |
| 500 - 599 | 42% |
| 600 - 699 | 13% |
| 700 - 800 | 5% |
| Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score | 520 |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 30% |
| 500 - 599 | 41% |
| 600 - 699 | 10% |
| 700 - 800 | 2% |
| Average SAT math score | 500 |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 17% |
| 18 - 23 | 45% |
| 24 - 29 | 28% |
| 30 - 36 | 7% |
| Average ACT score | 21 |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.25 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 62% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 34% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 12% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 75% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 46% |
| Between four and five years | 6% |
| Between five and six years | 1% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| First professional | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 223 |
| Student faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Graduate courses open to undergraduates | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Student-designed major | Yes |
| 3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available | Yes |
| Business | Yes |
| Engineering | Master's at Washington University in St. Louis, MO University of Missouri in Kansas City |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| At these US schools or through this program | American University, Urban Life Center, Washington Semester |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Air Force ROTC | Yes |
| Naval ROTC | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (135) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Staley Library |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| National or local fraternities | Yes |
| National or local sororities | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 96 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | University Center Board, Multicultural Student Council, Student Housing Council, Panhellenic Council, Intrafraternity Council |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 39% |
| Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 75% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Junior |
| Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
| Housing options | Co-ed, men only, women only |
| Housing is available for students with disabilities | Yes |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| School owns or operates housing for | Single graduate students |
| Housing availability for single graduate students | First come, first served |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Housing | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Went directly to graduate or professional school | 20% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Other career services | Cover letter preparation and creation; major specific career counseling; weekly open resume and cove |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of undergraduate men | 690 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 806 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,496 |
| Total enrollment | 1,496 |
| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| In-state tuition* | $21,333 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $21,333 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |