Milligan University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	645
Religious affiliation	Churches of Christ
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	60%
Students retention rate	81%
On-time graduation rate	70%

Located in Milligan, Tennessee, Milligan University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Milligan University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Milligan University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Milligan University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

60.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$36,140

Cost of attendance at Milligan University in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,140

Cost of attendance at Milligan University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Milligan University received on average $26,768 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$26,768

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	45	23%	$4,462	$200,793
Other Federal Grant	185	93%	$1,465	$271,095
State Grant/Scholarships	115	58%	$4,351	$500,350
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	198	100%	$22,872	$4,528,604
Total Grant & Scholarships	198	100%	$26,768	$5,300,049

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Milligan University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Milligan University students is 70.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 79.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 58.0%.

70.0%

asian 100.0% 4 students
African American 83.3% 5 students
white 65.6% 101 students
hispanic 92.9% 13 students
International Students 100.0% 6 students
Mixed Race 100.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Appalachian Athletic Conference
Basketball Appalachian Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Appalachian Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Milligan University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Milligan University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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