Millikin University

(Decatur, IL)

Hands-on learning makes all the difference at Millikin University.Millikin University is an independent, four-year university in Decatur, Ill. with approximately 2,400 students in traditional and non-traditional undergraduate and Masters degree programs.Students not only learn through textbooks, but get hands-on experience through internships, consulting projects and one-on-one work with professors.That experience makes Millikin grads successful: 98% of 2011 graduates gained employment or entry to graduate/professional school within six months of graduation.Learn more about Millikin's programs in arts and sciences, business, fine arts and professional studies, and apply online now.

Admissions

60.1%
of Applicants Admitted
  • Offers Rolling Admission
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1420–1710 SAT Total
  • 480–590 SAT Reading
  • 480–560 SAT Math
  • 460–560 SAT Writing
  • 20–25 ACT Composite
  • 21–26 ACT English
  • 18–25 ACT Math
  • 20–24 ACT Writing
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$36,870
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $26,445
  • $26,445
  • $9,425
  • $1,000

Will I Like It

2,551
number of undergraduates
  • Private Non-Profit
  • City
  • Presbyterian
  • 62% Women

Famous Alumni

Douglas R. Oberhelman — Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Caterpillar Inc.
Sierra Boggess — Actress: Ariel in the 2007 Broadway production of The Little Mermaid
Matthew West — Contemporary Christian artist
Katelyn Epperly — Singer: American Idol Season 9 (top 16)
Annie Wersching — Actress: portrays FBI Agent Renee Walker on the television show 24
Hedy Burress — Actress: Wyleen in Boston Common; voice of Yuna in Final Fantasy X
Meredith Monroe — Actress: portrayed Andie on Dawson's Creek
Tad Hilgenbrink — Actor: Matt Stifler in American Pie: Band Camp
Luke Menard — Singer: American Idol season 7 (top 16)
Annamary Dickey — Actress/Singer
Jodi Benson — Actress: voice of Ariel in the 1989 film The Little Mermaid
Mark Roach — Contemporary Christian singer/songwriter
Alice Ambrose — American philosopher, logician, and author
Steven R. Hurst — Associated Press Iraq bureau Chief
George Irish — President of Hearst Newspapers
Lucille Ryman Carroll — Hollywood Talent Executive during early 20th century
Sean Michael Thomas — International News Correspondent for Russia Today
Thomas W. Ewing — Former United States Congressman
John MacWherter — Former mayor of Springfield, IL
James Benton Parsons — Former Federal judge
George Corbett — Former football player: Chicago Bears running back
Danny Moeller — Former Major League Baseball player
Marcia Morey — US Olympic Athlete/Swimmer at Montreal Olympic Games
George Musso — Former football player: Chicago Bears lineman
Jeff Query — Former Green Bay Packers and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver
Mike Rowland — Former pitcher for San Francisco Giants
Don Shroyer — College Football Coach at Southern Illinois University
Virgil Wagner — Canadian Football League player: Montreal Alouettes
Jeff Monken — Current Head Football Coach at Georgia Southern University
Chuck Martin — Assistant Football Coach at Notre Dame

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Entrepreneurship, International Business

Education

Teaching

Health & Medicine

Fitness, Health Administration, Pre-Med

Humanities

English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Area & Cultural Studies, International Relations, Psychology, Sociology

Visual Arts & Design

Art, Art Direction

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Culture, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Jogging, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Entrepreneurship Club, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, International Society, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

1184 W Main St
Decatur, IL 62522-2084
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