Millikin University
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Millikin University is a private nonprofit institution located in Decatur, Illinois with approximately 1,458 undergraduate students enrolled. Millikin University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 54%. The average net price after financial aid is $8,837 per year. The graduation rate is 59%, and the typical graduate earns $47,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Millikin University is a private university in Decatur, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1901 by Decatur businessman James Millikin and is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA).
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the average net price of just $8,837/year is genuinely affordable for a private school, and a median debt of $19,000 at graduation is reasonable, but a 59% graduation rate and 74% freshman retention rate suggest a meaningful number of students struggle to finish. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, close-knit campus and have a clear plan for staying on track — particularly strong for students interested in the arts or business programs — but ask hard questions about student support before committing.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,458 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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