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Millikin University, Illinois

Overview of Millikin University

The campus of Millikin University is in Decatur, Illinois, which is a small city. Its Presbyterian Church (USA) nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Millikin University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

Millikin University is known for its programs in music, drama and performing arts, and business and management.

Millikin University Selectivity

Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 580.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

In 2005, Millikin University had 2,641 students enrolled (2,533 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at the school. Millikin University has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Millikin University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Millikin University

Millikin University
1184 W Main St
Decatur, IL 62522-2084
General Phone: (217) 424-6211
Admissions Phone: (217) 424-6210
Financial Aid Phone: (217) 424-6317
http://www.millikin.edu

Millikin University Programs and Degrees (2005)

Millikin University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management207business administration, business management, accounting, finance, MIS, marketing, international business
Education And Teaching100elementary school teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, social science teaching, education courses
Liberal Arts79interdisciplinary studies, political science, history, English, creative writing, sociology, Spanish language, German language, ...
Music59music performance, music
Drama And Performing Arts45drama, various performing arts
Science39biology, chemistry, physics
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy36sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, health and fitness
Nursing And Emergency Medicine34registered nursing
Media28communication studies
Therapy And Counseling22psychology, experimental psychology, art therapy
Family And Social Work15social work
Fine Arts12fine arts
Photography And Commercial Art8commercial art
Computer Science And Engineering7computer science
Mathematics4mathematics
Religion And Philosophy4philosophy
Art Studies0arts management

Number of programs and degrees for Millikin University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree67946
Master's degree201

Student Body

In 2005, Millikin University had a total enrollment of 2,641 students (2,533 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men45%
Women55%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate98%
Graduate2%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White83%
Black9%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races4%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1936%
20-2140%
22-2410%
25-294%
30-343%
35-392%
40-494%
50-641%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Illinois84%
Missouri4%
Indiana4%
Iowa2%
Texas1%
California1%

Millikin University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time77 %

Millikin University Room and Board (2005)

Millikin University offers campus housing for 1,626 of its 2,533 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Decatur, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

Millikin University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total2,9172,03370%57328%
Men1,30388868%26029%
Women1,6141,14571%31327%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal450610
SAT Math450580
ACT Verbal2027
ACT Math1926
ACT Composite2026

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencerequired
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT15%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT94%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Admissions Phone Number: (217) 424-6210

Millikin University Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 20,696
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 20,696
Room and board$ 6,559
Room charge$ 3,711
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,950
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 1,550

Financial Aid:
Millikin University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 172400)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (217) 424-6317

Millikin University Faculty

Millikin University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured4024
Non-tenured, but on tenure track209
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1827

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year12$58,6622*
Associate professoracademic year31$52,54924$47,343
Assistant professoracademic year25$45,99823$40,983
Instructoracademic year10$36,13911$36,598
All faculty totalacademic year78$49,28660$43,367

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Millikin University Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
FootballCollege Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
BasketballCollege Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
BaseballCollege Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
TrackCollege Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Millikin University Degree Programs (2005)

ART STUDIES
Arts Management

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work

FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General

LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Experimental Psychology
Psychology, General

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Millikin University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Millikin University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Millikin University % of degrees in music
% of degrees in drama and performing arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Millikin University % of degrees in drama and performing arts
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Millikin University Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Millikin University Number of degree programs
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Millikin University % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Millikin University Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Millikin University % of degrees in business and management
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
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
NCAA athletic conference member

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