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Millikin University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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Millikin University is a private university in Decatur, Illinois, with about 1,400 undergraduates. It admitted 66.7% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $26,892 a year before aid.

What Millikin costs

Millikin University charges $26,892 a year in published tuition and fees, about $13,446 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $57,475 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $9,309 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into Millikin

For fall 2024, Millikin University received 5,144 applications and admitted 3,430 students, and 342 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 860 and 1130.

What Millikin students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Millikin University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse31
Drama and Dramatics / Theatre Arts21
Business Administration and Management18
Elementary Education and Teaching16
Musical Theatre16
Music Teacher Education16
Sport and Fitness Administration / Management15
Biology / Biological Sciences15

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Millikin University's acceptance rate? 66.7% for fall 2024: 3,430 of 5,144 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Millikin University? $26,892 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Millikin University? About 1,400 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do Millikin University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 860–1130.

What is the campus setting at Millikin University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.

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