Decatur, Illinois · ★ — / 5 Overall
Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
Millikin University is a private university located in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Established in 1901 by Decatur businessman James Millikin, it has a historical affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Bachelor's Colleges
Ranked #107 in Bachelor's Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #144 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2011). Source: US News ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1050 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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1184 W Main St, Decatur, Illinois, 62522-2084
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 860–1170
SAT ERW: 450–600
SAT math: 410–570
ACT composite: 14–24
Total: 1,659
Undergrad: 1,570
Undergrad full-time: 1,437
Graduate: 89
Part-time: 158
In-state
Tuition: $43,670
Total cost on campus: $60,100
Out-of-state
Tuition: $43,670
Total cost on campus: $60,100
Room & board: $13,330
Books & supplies: $1,000
Receive aid: 100%
Avg grant aid: $31,332
Pell grant recipients: 41%
Rent: $533 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.50
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.78 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $4.98
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.