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Milligan University

Milligan University is a small, private institution located in Milligan, tn. Founded in 1866, Milligan University offers undergraduate degrees in 49 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 726 undergraduates
cost $37,550 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Milligan University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 66.7%
SAT score average 1190
ACT score average 24
Average high school GPA 3.69
Application fee $30
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Key deadlines

June
30
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28
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Milligan University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Education and Teaching
Engineering and Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Theological and Ministerial Studies

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $37,550
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,750
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $4,126
Cost of attendance* $50,726
Average financial aid package $27,395
Estimated cost $23,331 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $37,550
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,750
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $4,126
Cost of attendance* $50,726
Average financial aid package $27,395
Estimated cost $23,331 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Milligan University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 726, with gender binary students split 51% male and 49% female.

Total enrollment

1,128

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
50%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
39%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Milligan University, students love their Student Government Association. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1 Blowers Blvd., Milligan, TN 37682
phone 423-461-8700
address www.milligan.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Vespers - worship event

Campus activity boardn

Fellowship of christian athletes

International justice mission

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Milligan University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Milligan University?

Milligan University is located in Milligan, tn.

What is the acceptance rate at Milligan University? 

The acceptance rate for Milligan University is 67%.

What’s the average GPA for Milligan University?

The average high school GPA for Milligan University students was 3.69.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Milligan University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Milligan University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $202,904.

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