Milligan University
Milligan University is a private research university in Milligan, Tennessee, enrolling about 818 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 72.29% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $46,641 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $40,450
- 2024 Average Net Price: $21,365 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 72.29% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 818 99.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 63.43%
- Average SAT Score: 1189
Milligan University: what the data shows
Common questions about Milligan University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Milligan University?
Milligan University is located in Milligan, TN (ZIP 37682).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is Milligan University public or private?
Milligan University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Milligan University cost?
Published tuition: $40,450.
Average net price after aid: $21,365.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,118 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,635 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,351 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,348 |
| $110,001+ | $26,390 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $161,800.
How hard is it to get into Milligan University?
Admission rate: 72.29%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1189 and midpoint ACT 25.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Milligan University?
Total enrollment: 818 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Milligan University?
150%-time completion rate: 63.43%.
First-year retention: 81.5%.
What do graduates of Milligan University earn?
Median earnings: $43,168 six years after entry; $46,641 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,219.
23.98% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Milligan University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (329 completions)
- CIP 520201 (57 completions)
- CIP 512306 (29 completions)
- CIP 510912 (27 completions)
- Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 completions)
- Agricultural Business and Management (19 completions)
- CIP 511508 (14 completions)
- CIP 310504 (11 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (11 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Milligan University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 72.29%; completion rate 63.43%; median earnings $46,641 at 10 years; net price $21,365. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$40,450
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Milligan University was $40,450.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$21,365
2024 Value
In 2024 Milligan University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,365.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$85,460 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$21,365 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$161,800 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Milligan University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.98% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
45.08% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Milligan University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Milligan University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2015–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $29,830 | $29,830 | $19,114 |
| 2016 | $31,450 | $31,450 | $19,438 |
| 2017 | $32,500 | $32,500 | $20,649 |
| 2018 | $33,700 | $33,700 | $20,632 |
| 2019 | $34,650 | $34,650 | $19,806 |
| 2020 | $35,600 | $35,600 | $20,690 |
| 2021 | $36,140 | $36,140 | $21,913 |
| 2022 | $37,550 | $37,550 | $19,981 |
| 2023 | $39,350 | $39,350 | $21,131 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
72.29% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1189
ACT Average: 25
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Milligan University in 2024 is 818 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
81.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
55.43% 100% Completion Time
63.43% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 55.43% of students graduating from Milligan University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Milligan University.
Return on Investment
$25,219 Median Student Debt
$46,641 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
54.07% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
445.76% Return on Investment
5.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Milligan University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 57 completions
CIP 51.2306: 29 completions
CIP 51.0912: 27 completions
Parks, Recreation, & Leisure: 24 completions
Agricultural Business and Management: 19 completions
CIP 51.1508: 14 completions
CIP 31.0504: 11 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 11 completions
Mechanical Engineering: 10 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 329 completions
Most popular programs at Milligan University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Milligan University graduates.
About
Milligan University is a private non-profit institution located in Milligan, TN, offering 43 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 818 students. The admission rate is 72.29%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1189. The institution maintains a 63.43% graduation rate. Approximately 23.98% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Milligan, TN 37682
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Milligan University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Milligan University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $40,450 and average net price is $21,365 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Milligan University?
The admission rate is 72.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Milligan University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Milligan University reports midpoint SAT about 1189 and midpoint ACT about 25.
What do graduates of Milligan University earn?
Median earnings are $43,168 six years after entry and $46,641 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Milligan University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 63.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Milligan University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,219.
How big is Milligan University?
Total enrollment is about 818 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Milligan University public or private?
Milligan University is a private nonprofit institution located in Milligan, TN.
Is Milligan University an HBCU?
No. Milligan University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Milligan University a tribal college?
No. Milligan University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Milligan University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Milligan University does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.5%).
Is Milligan University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Milligan University: Christian Churches and Churches of Christ.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.