Overview

Millikin University is a Comprehensive institution located in Decatur, IL, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1184 West Main Street
Decatur, IL  62522-2084
United States

Contact Molly Berry
Director of Admission
Email: admis@millikin.edu
Phone: 217-424-6210
Fax: 217-425-4669

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Molecular Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business/corporate Communications, General
Digital Marketing
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems And Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education/teaching Of Individuals Who Are Developmentally Delayed
Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Engineering Science
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Writing, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Art Therapy/therapist
Athletic Training/trainer
Health And Wellness, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Pre-chiropractic Studies
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-occupational Therapy Studies
Pre-optometry Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Pre-physical Therapy Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ethics
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, General
Commercial And Advertising Art
Directing And Theatrical Production
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Intermedia/multimedia
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Musical Theatre
Painting
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology
Visual And Performing Arts, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,009

Applied

2,167

Accepted

1,570

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,978

Females Applied

1,219

Females Accepted

62%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,012

Males Applied

940

Males Accepted

47%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.49

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	Interview
Other requirements:	Audition for music/theatre, art portfolio review

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	520	450	600
SAT Math	520	410	570
ACT Composite	21	14	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

26,000

Private

Fees

792

Full-time student fees

13,106

Room & board

9,856

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

33,654

Avg. Financial Aid Package

34,389

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

31,533

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,122

Avg. Loan Aid

22,346

Avg. Grant Aid

13,035

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

88%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

37%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,570

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

24%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.3%
Black or African American	16.47%
White or Caucasian	60.51%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.06%
Asian	1.75%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.12%
Two or more races	1.93%
Other	2.37%

Gender

Male (44.59%)

Female (55.41%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	63%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Fall Family Weekend and Performing Arts Series

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
University Center Board, Multicultural Student Council, Student Housing Council, Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Crisis communication system (Send Word Now)

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Triathlon	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Wrestling	No	Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Triathlon	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

230

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 116

Part-time - 114

Male - 112

Female - 118