# Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Public college in Millersville, PA. IPEDS ID 214041.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/millersville-university-of-pennsylvania · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/millersville-university-of-pennsylvania.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 86% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $20,787 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 58%; beats 46% of PA colleges and 58% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $55,246; beats 32% of PA colleges and 57% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $17,220

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,565 |
| 30-48k | $15,313 |
| 48-75k | $17,961 |
| 75-110k | $22,010 |
| 110k+ | $24,541 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.44 years on average (34% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $55,246 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,565 | $64,669 | 3.3 years |
| 30-48k | $15,313 | $67,990 | 3.5 years |
| 48-75k | $17,961 | $79,747 | 4.1 years |
| 75-110k | $22,010 | $97,724 | 5.0 years |
| 110k+ | $24,541 | $108,962 | 5.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $26,913 in-state; about $38,737 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $11,128 in-state, $22,952 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $12,600; books: $1,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 520–620; SAT math: 500–590; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 6,989 applicants, 6,249 admitted, 1,175 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 86%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 89%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (46 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $82,137 | $98,216 | $33,124 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians | $63,706 | $91,742 | $25,375 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $55,402 | $86,012 | $25,950 |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $52,209 | $76,831 | $27,000 |
| Chemistry | $50,524 | $69,998 | $20,250 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | $69,520 | not reported |
| Economics | $51,960 | $65,946 | not reported |
| Business Administration | $45,396 | $65,121 | $25,000 |
| Mathematics | $48,724 | $59,588 | $25,900 |
| Geography | not reported | $57,825 | not reported |
| Biology | $38,990 | $57,483 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | $34,883 | $54,329 | $26,000 |
| Social Sciences, Other | $42,844 | $54,086 | $27,000 |
| Special Education | $51,664 | $53,356 | $29,737 |
| Political Science | $33,605 | $52,099 | $27,000 |
| History | $30,792 | $50,943 | $26,000 |
| Social Work | $33,119 | $49,400 | $27,937 |
| Psychology | $33,168 | $49,374 | $25,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $45,145 | $49,373 | $27,000 |
| Communications | $35,999 | $48,330 | $26,000 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $30,099 | $46,119 | $25,990 |
| Area Studies | $39,814 | $45,749 | $24,982 |
| Studio Art | $24,990 | $44,816 | $27,000 |
| Anthropology | $22,326 | $44,440 | not reported |
| English | $36,865 | $42,756 | $25,934 |
| Music | $26,895 | $40,713 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electromechanical Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering-Related Fields | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | not reported | not reported | $27,000 |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $96,210 (Lancaster, PA), $93,830 (PA), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Communications → Public relations specialist: median wage $51,230 (Lancaster, PA), $57,460 (PA), $74,750 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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