Millikin University

https://www.millikin.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$26,000

2022 Average Net Price

$10,492

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

3.36%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

75.4%

2,902 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

1,807

92.1% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

57.8%

256 Graduates

About

Millikin University is a higher education institution located in Macon County, IL. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Millikin University were Registered Nursing (55 degrees awarded), Musical Theatre (31 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (28 degrees).

In 2022, 474 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Millikin University. 61.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (334 degrees), 6.55 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (51 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Millikin University is $26,000, which is $−2,330 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Millikin University was 3.36%, corresponding to 20 out of the 596 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Millikin University is $26,000, which is $2,330 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,492.

In 2022, 94% of undergraduate students attending Millikin University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$26,000

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Millikin University was $26,000. The cost of tuition at Millikin University is $−2,330 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Millikin University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,492

2022 Value

47.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Millikin University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,492. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Millikin University grew by 47.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Millikin University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,690

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Millikin University was of $12,690 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 3.93% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Millikin University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Millikin University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2021, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Millikin University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.36%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Millikin University was 3.36%, which represents 20 out of the 596 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Millikin University received 2,902 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 4.82% annual growth. Out of those 2,902 applicants, 2,188 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,807 students enrolled at Millikin University in 2022. 31% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Millikin University has an overall enrollment yield of 16.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

2,188

Accepted Out of 2,902

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Millikin University was 75.4% (2,188 admissions from 2,902 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 74.8%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 4.82%, while admissions declined by 4.08%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Millikin University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

31%

Submission Percentage (2022)

113

Scores Submitted (2022)

31% of enrolled first-time students at Millikin University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Millikin University had a total enrollment of 1,807 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Millikin University is 1,665 students and the part-time enrollment is 142. This means that 92.1% of students enrolled at Millikin University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Millikin University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.1% White, 17.4% Black or African American, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.66% Two or More Races, 2.1% Asian, 0.166% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.166% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Millikin University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.2%), followed by White Male (26%) and Black or African American Male (11.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.8%), followed by White Male (28.4%) and Asian Female (7.46%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Millikin University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,807 students. The full-time enrollment at Millikin University is 1,665 and the part-time enrollment is 142. This means that 92.1% of students enrolled at Millikin University are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Millikin University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Millikin University was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Millikin University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Millikin University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,177 enrolled students
Black or African American
315 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
74 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Millikin University is 65.1% White, 17.4% Black or African American, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.66% Two or More Races, 2.1% Asian, 0.166% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.166% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.3% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.1% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 32 students (1.77%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 110 more women than men received degrees from Millikin University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Millikin University is white (334 degrees awarded). There were 6.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (51 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Millikin University is Registered Nursing (55 degrees awarded), followed by Musical Theatre (31 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (28 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Millikin University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (97 degrees awarded), English (11 degrees), and Education (66 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Millikin University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,733,805 people), Secondary school teachers (578,524 people), Physicians (417,763 people), Postsecondary teachers (328,155 people), and Education administrators (320,207 people).

The most specialized majors at Millikin University in 2022 are Visual & Performing Arts (97 degrees awarded), English (11 degrees), Education (66 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), and Biology (26 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Millikin University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Millikin University are Visual & Performing Arts (97 degrees awarded), English (11 degrees), Education (66 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), and Biology (26 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Millikin University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,127,112 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (706,008 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (609,934 people), Offices of physicians (232,545 people), and Computer Systems Design (227,047 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Millikin University.

Most Common (2022)

Registered Nursing
55 degrees awarded
Musical Theatre
31 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
28 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Millikin University was Registered Nursing with 55 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Millikin University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

182

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

292

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 182 degrees were awarded to men at Millikin University, which is 0.623 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (292).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Millikin University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Millikin University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.94 times more than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Millikin University in Registered Nursing, which is 8.17 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 44% of students graduating from Millikin University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (74%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Millikin University is Female and White (74% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.56% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
334 degrees awarded
Black or African American
51 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Millikin University is white (334 degrees awarded). There were 6.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (51 degrees).

0.633% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
218 degrees awarded
White Male
116 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Millikin University is white female (218 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (116 degrees).

Operations

Millikin University has an endowment valued at nearly $102M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.37M (7.21%) compared to the 0.58% average return (286k on 49.3M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2022, Millikin University had a total salary expenditure of 59.1M. Millikin University employs 38 Associate professors, 38 Assistant professors and 27 Professors. Most academics at Millikin University are Male Associate professor (23), Female Assistant professor (23), and Male Professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Millikin University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 49 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 37 employees, and Management with 23 employees.

Endowment

$102M

2022 Endowment

8.32%

decline from 2021

This line chart shows how the endowment at Millikin University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$22.7M

2022 Salaries

4.14%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Millikin University paid a median of $22.7M in salaries, which represents 38.3% of their overall expenditure ($59.1M) and a 4.14% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.18% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.25% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.62M

Instructional Salaries

135

Number of Employees

In 2022, Millikin University paid a total of $8.62M to 135 employees working as instructors, which represents 38% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.04M (32.1%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

38 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

49 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Millikin University were Associate professor with 38 employees, Assistant professor with 38 employees, and Professor with 27 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Millikin University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 49 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees, and Management with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Millikin University was Male Associate professor with 23 employees, Female Assistant professor with 23 employees, and Male Professor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Millikin University.

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