More selective than 67% of Illinois colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
26% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 6% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Millikin 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.
Millikin 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, Millikin University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 440 | 570 |
| SAT math | 420 | 560 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 860 | 1130 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Millikin University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 67% | 440–570 | 420–560 | 18–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 54% | 450–600 | 410–570 | 14–24 | 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 Millikin University compared with other Illinois colleges?
Millikin University has the 18th-lowest acceptance rate of 53 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Augustana College | 63% | 73% | $22,736 |
| 15 | Blackburn College | 63% | 57% | $18,460 |
| 16 | University of St Francis | 65% | 67% | $13,006 |
| 17 | Eastern Illinois University | 65% | 47% | $12,786 |
| 18 | Millikin University | 67% | 55% | $21,989 |
| 19 | North Park University | 69% | 58% | $16,948 |
| 20 | Northern Illinois University | 70% | 49% | $13,391 |
| 21 | Knox College | 71% | 68% | $24,595 |
| 22 | Western Illinois University | 71% | 45% | $12,937 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Illinois colleges →
Who enrolls at Millikin University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Millikin University admissions questions
What is the Millikin University acceptance rate?
Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,167 of 4,009 applicants were admitted.
Does Millikin University require the SAT or ACT?
Millikin University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 26% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Millikin University?
The middle 50% of Millikin University enrolled first-year students scored 860–1130 on the SAT and 18–25 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 Millikin University?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (329 of 2,167).
Is Millikin University getting harder to get into?
Millikin University accepted 67% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 54% 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 Millikin University overview