Milligan University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Milligan University is a private nonprofit institution located in Milligan, Tennessee with approximately 783 undergraduate students enrolled. Milligan University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 70%. The average net price after financial aid is $21,131 per year. The graduation rate is 60%, and the typical graduate earns $44,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Milligan University is a private Christian university in Milligan College, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1866 as the Buffalo Male and Female Institute, and known as Milligan College from 1881 to May 2020, the school has a student population of more than 1,300 students, most of whom live and study on its 355-acre (1.44 km2) campus. Milligan University is historically related to the Restoration Movement. The university offers over 100 programs of study leading to both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 60% graduation rate means roughly 4 in 10 students don't finish, and median earnings of $44,500 a decade out are modest, so you'll want to think carefully about your intended career path. On the upside, the average net price of $21,131/year is reasonable for a private school, and the tight-knit Christian community on a scenic 355-acre campus genuinely appeals to students seeking faith-integrated education in a small-college setting (under 800 undergrads). Worth considering if you thrive in a values-driven environment and have a clear academic plan — but confirm that your major has strong job placement support before committing.
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Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (783 undergraduates).
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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.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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