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Millersville University of Pennsylvania was founded in 1855, and is a public college located in Pennsylvania. The college serves more than 7,000 undergraduates and over 900 graduates. The university is popular for its programs in natural/ physical sciences and education. Graduate and undergraduate programs are offered within its 6 college components:
Millersville University's mascot is the Marauders, and the official team colors are gold and black. The college has a women’s volleyball team and men’s and women’s soccer teams. Nicole Brewer, Miss Pennsylvania 2005; Uldis Samuel Vecrumba, famous Physicist; Chris King, Pennsylvania politician; Robb Riddick, former NFL player; and football player Will Lewis are the famous alumni of this university.
Millersville University can be found in Millersville, Pennsylvania (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Post-Master's certificate is the highest degree at Millersville University.
The most common majors at the school are in science, media, mathematics, art studies, and engineering technician.
Millersville University does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 480 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 490 to 580, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Millersville University works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2005, 7,919 students were enrolled in Millersville University.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Millersville University offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Millersville University Of Pennsylvania
1 N George St
Millersville, PA 17551-0302
General Phone: (717) 872-3024
Admissions Phone: (717) 872-3371
Financial Aid Phone: (717) 872-3026
http://www.millersville.edu
Millersville University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 362 | elementary school teaching, special ed, reading teaching, school counseling, educational administration, early childhood education |
| Liberal Arts | 313 | English, history, social studies, sociology, political science, economics, Spanish language, geography, ... |
| Business And Management | 182 | business management |
| Science | 141 | biology, atmospheric sciences, chemistry, geology, physics, oceanography |
| Therapy And Counseling | 123 | psychology |
| Media | 116 | communication studies |
| Engineering Technician | 107 | industrial tech, industrial production tech, occupational safety tech |
| Art Studies | 64 | art studies |
| Family And Social Work | 44 | social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 41 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 35 | mathematics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 25 | nursing science, nurse practitioner |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 20 | sports and fitness management |
| Music | 17 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | philosophy |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 1 | chemical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Millersville University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,368 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 229 | 18 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 2 |
In 2005, Millersville University had a total enrollment of 7,919 students (7,039 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 67% |
| Graduate | 33% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 97% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 26 % |
Millersville University offers campus housing for 2,284 of its 7,039 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Millersville, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,413 | 3,555 | 55% | 1,320 | 37% |
| Men | 2,541 | 1,337 | 53% | 539 | 40% |
| Women | 3,872 | 2,218 | 57% | 781 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 580 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (717) 872-3371
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,235 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,658 |
| Room and board | $ 5,878 |
| Room charge | $ 3,474 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,404 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,756 |
Financial Aid:
Millersville University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (717) 872-3026
Millersville University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 129 | 99 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 37 | 38 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 66 | $87,791 | 33 | $85,629 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 47 | $68,875 | 47 | $68,249 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 49 | $54,156 | 49 | $54,138 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $32,883 | 4 | $23,918 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 165 | $71,416 | 133 | $66,029 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 97 | 84 | 181 |
| Football | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| Basketball | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| Track | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| Baseball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 25 | 69 | 94 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Millersville University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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