Millikin University

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Millikin University can be found in Decatur, IL, a nonprofit private college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. There are around two thousand students enrolled per year at Millikin University.

Students can submit either the SAT Exam or ACT scores at this school. A score within the range of 950 - 1200 on the SAT exam, or 19 - 27 on the ACT exam is among the 25th - 75th percentile range among admitted students. We were able to estimate the Millikin University average GPA (2.98 - 3.45) of admitted students by applying sampled GPA data on over 150 schools. Millikin University admits about 70% of applicants per year. Of those that are accepted, nearly 19% of students attended the school. You can get more information from the admissions office website at millikin.edu.

Overall Millikin University Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

71.3%

The overall acceptance rate for Millikin University was reported as 71.3% in Fall 2020 with over 3,530 applications submitted to this school. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • ACT Scores: 19 - 27
  • Average GPA: 2.98 - 3.45

How Hard Is It to Get into Millikin University?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

When determining how difficult it is for students to get into Millikin University, ACT/SAT test scores and high school average GPA ranges of accepted students of previous years can help estimate the selectivity of a school.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Millikin University has been on an upward trend when compared to previous years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 63.8%
  • 2017-2018: 64.6%
  • 2018-2019: 61.3%
  • 2019-2020: 71.3%
  • Projected Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 61.6%

How Does Millikin University Compare?

71.3%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for Millikin University is twenty-six percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Lincoln College66.9%
University of Illinois at Springfield76.8%
Illinois Wesleyan University60.8%
Blackburn College57.1%
Eureka College61.8%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • High School Class Rankings are Required
  • School Records are Required
  • Submit Recommendation Letters are Required
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants3,53149.2%50.8%
Admitted2,51645.0%55.0%
Enrolled48753.4%46.6%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Millikin University (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading490 - 610
Math460 - 590
Total Score950 - 1200
ACT®Score Range
English18 - 28
Math18 - 25
Composite Score19 - 27
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