# Milligan University

Private nonprofit college in Milligan, TN. IPEDS ID 486901.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/milligan-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/milligan-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 72% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $21,365 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 63%; beats 78% of TN colleges and 67% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $46,641; beats 37% of TN colleges and 30% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $18,800

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,118 |
| 30-48k | $14,635 |
| 48-75k | $16,351 |
| 75-110k | $22,348 |
| 110k+ | $26,390 |

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

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.12 years on average (53% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $46,641 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,118 | $62,286 | 5.1 years |
| 30-48k | $14,635 | $60,296 | 5.0 years |
| 48-75k | $16,351 | $67,366 | 5.6 years |
| 75-110k | $22,348 | $92,074 | 7.6 years |
| 110k+ | $26,390 | $108,727 | 9.0 years |

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

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $52,511
- Tuition and fees: $40,450
- Housing and meals: $8,000; books: $1,300

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 573–650; SAT math: 560–618; ACT: 22–27 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,164 applicants, 818 admitted, 238 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 72%, ACT 22–27 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 70%, ACT 21–27 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (44 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $70,523 | $82,961 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $39,752 | $59,605 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | $55,866 | $23,601 |
| Psychology | not reported | $46,990 | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | $44,175 | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $34,888 | $44,167 | $27,000 |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Bible Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Music and Worship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $88,610 (Johnson City, TN), $99,260 (TN), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $77,660 (Johnson City, TN), $81,500 (TN), $97,550 (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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