Millikin University
Decatur, Illinois
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - professional practice
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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).
- Rankings
#107 (Washington Monthly)▼
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 ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$43,670▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $60,100
Room & Board: $13,330
Books & Supplies: $1,000
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $31,332
Pell Grant Recipients: 41%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$43,670▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $60,100
Room & Board: $13,330
Books & Supplies: $1,000
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $31,332
Pell Grant Recipients: 41%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.78 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 860–1170▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 860–1170
SAT ERW: 450–600
SAT Math: 410–570
ACT Composite: 14–24
- Admit Rate
- 54%
- Total Enrollment
- 1,659
- Undergrad
- 1,570
- Graduate
- 89
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Retention Rate
- 74%
- Graduation Rate
- 59%
- Official Portal
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1184 W Main St, Decatur, Illinois, 62522-2084
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