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Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, PA·Public·5,610 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state Pennsylvania residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 5,610 students.

89%
Accept
5,610
Students
$20,231
Net Price
54%
Grad Rate
$46,000
Earnings
10 yr
$17,220
Debt

About This School

Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Millersville, Pennsylvania with approximately 5,610 undergraduate students enrolled. Millersville University of Pennsylvania has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 89%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,231 per year. The graduation rate is 54%, and the typical graduate earns $46,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Millersville University of Pennsylvania, commonly known as Millersville University (MU) or The Ville, is a public university in Millersville, Pennsylvania. It is one of the ten schools that comprise the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). Founded in 1855 as the first Normal School in Pennsylvania, Millersville is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $20,231 average net price and relatively low $17,220 median debt make this one of the more affordable paths to a degree, but a 54% graduation rate means roughly half of students who start don't finish — worth asking hard questions about support systems and your own readiness before enrolling. Median earnings of $46,000 a decade out are modest but manageable given the debt load, making this a reasonable fit if you're cost-conscious and have a clear program in mind, particularly in education or the sciences where Millersville has established strength.

Founded
1855
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions11%
Business & Marketing10%
Education10%
Visual & Performing Arts9%
Social Sciences8%
Biological Sciences7%
Psychology7%
Computer Science5%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Black ThoughtHugh Herr

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1120
Reading 75th %ile620
Math 75th %ile590

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$12,262
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,232
Avg Net Price
$20,231
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants27%
Median debt at graduation$17,220

Full Cost

Cost of attendance$27,086

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
54%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
78%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$46,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$17,220
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$17,220
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$35,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$46,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.7x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White73%
Black9%
Hispanic/Latino11%
Asian3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,610 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

1 South George Street, Lyle Hall

Millersville, PA 17551-0302

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Official Links

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Official School Resources
Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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