More selective than 38% of Tennessee colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
18% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 56% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Milligan University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Milligan University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Milligan University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 573 | 650 |
| SAT math | 560 | 618 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1133 | 1268 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Milligan University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 72% | 573–650 | 560–618 | 22–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 70% | 580–640 | 540–650 | 21–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Milligan University compared with other Tennessee colleges?
Milligan University has the 22nd-lowest acceptance rate of 34 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Tennessee State University | 70% | 34% | $15,796 |
| 19 | Lee University | 71% | 63% | $18,878 |
| 20 | University of Memphis | 72% | 51% | $12,397 |
| 21 | Tusculum University | 72% | 25% | $21,131 |
| 22 | Milligan University | 72% | 63% | $21,365 |
| 23 | Tennessee Technological University | 76% | 58% | $14,246 |
| 24 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | 81% | 50% | $14,265 |
| 25 | Baptist Health Sciences University | 82% | 40% | $11,212 |
| 26 | East Tennessee State University | 86% | 53% | $15,983 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Tennessee colleges →
Who enrolls at Milligan University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Milligan University admissions questions
What is the Milligan University acceptance rate?
Milligan University accepts 72% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 818 of 1,164 applicants were admitted.
Does Milligan University require the SAT or ACT?
Milligan University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 18% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 56% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Milligan University?
The middle 50% of Milligan University enrolled first-year students scored 1133–1268 on the SAT and 22–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Milligan University?
29% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (238 of 818).
Is Milligan University getting harder to get into?
Milligan University accepted 72% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 70% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Milligan University overview