More selective than 67% of Illinois colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $57,475. College Scorecard.
Higher than 37% of Illinois colleges we cover and 52% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 20% of Illinois colleges we cover and 44% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Millikin University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 4,009 applicants, Millikin University admitted 2,167 and 329 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 860–1130 on the SAT or 18–25 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Millikin University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What Millikin University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Millikin University took 4.2 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Illinois. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $18,659 | $78,368 | 5.1 years |
| $30–48k | $15,629 | $65,642 | 4.2 years |
| $48–75k | $23,053 | $96,823 | 6.3 years |
| $75–110k | $24,622 | $103,412 | 6.7 years |
| $110k+ | $27,524 | $115,601 | 7.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (49% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($51,262) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $15,465 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Millikin University majors, earnings & careers
Millikin University offers 45 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Business & Finance · 8
- Arts & Design · 6
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Science & Math · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Education · 4
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Engineering · 1
Highest-earning majors at Millikin University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $82,200 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $71,489 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $71,399 | — |
| Management Information Systems | $70,837 | — |
| Biology | $64,834 | $20,631 |
| Accounting | $60,804 | $28,320 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $52,910 | $27,000 |
| Social Work | $52,870 | $27,000 |
Quick list of all 45 majors
- Accounting$60,804
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)—
- Arts and Entertainment Management—
- Biology$64,834
- Broadcasting / Digital Media—
- Business / Corporate Communications—
- Business Administration$71,489
- Chemistry—
- Communications$45,444
- Computational Science—
- Computer Science—
- Criminal Justice—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$45,797
- Education (Subject Teaching)$52,910
- Educational Administration and Supervision—
- Engineering Science—
- English—
- Entrepreneurship—
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Finance—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- Health Sciences—
- History—
- Information Technology—
- International Business—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$48,665
- Management Information Systems$70,837
- Marketing$71,399
- Mathematics—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Music$43,388
- Nursing$82,200
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Political Science—
- Psychology—
- Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences—
- Social Work$52,870
- Sociology—
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Special Education—
- Studio Art—
- Theatre$38,666
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other$43,858
- Writing—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Decatur
Overall prices in the Decatur, IL area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,091. Housing costs 44% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 40 inches of rain a year, 14 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, Macon County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Macon County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Millikin University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Illinois by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millikin University | 67% | $21,989 | 55% | $51,262 | This school |
| North Park University | 69% | $16,948 | 58% | $59,572 | |
| McKendree University | 72% | $24,717 | 53% | $58,572 | |
| University of St Francis | 65% | $13,006 | 67% | $63,926 | |
| Blackburn College | 63% | $18,460 | 57% | $46,802 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Millikin University would cost you $5,041 more per year than North Park University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Millikin University, mostly from more North Park University students living at home, which lowers its average (+$20,966).
- Millikin University gives aided families $8,262 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Illinois resident | Millikin University | North Park University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $26,892 | $36,710 | −$9,818 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $13,330 | $10,775 | +$2,555 |
| Personal & travel | $2,100 | $2,500 | −$400 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | +$14,153 | −$6,813 | +$20,966 |
| Sticker price | $57,475 | $44,172 | +$13,303 |
| Average grants | −$35,486 | −$27,224 | −$8,262 |
| You pay | $21,989 | $16,948 | +$5,041 |
“+” means Millikin University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Millikin University
What is the Millikin University acceptance rate?
Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 2,167 of 4,009 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 860–1130 on the SAT or 18–25 on the ACT.
How much does Millikin University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $57,475 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,989 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $18,659 and families earning $110k+ pay $27,524.
How much do Millikin University graduates earn?
Former Millikin University students earn a median $51,262 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Millikin University graduation rate?
55% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 75% return for their second year.
How long does a Millikin University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Millikin University costs about $96,823 after grants ($23,053 a year for 4.2 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $51,262 ten years after starting, $15,465 more than high school graduates in Illinois ($35,797), so the cost is repaid in 6.3 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Millikin University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/millikin-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).