Milligan University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$38,800
2.92% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$21,165
After Financial Aid
2024 Acceptance Rate
72.3%
1,079 Applicants
2024 Enrolled Students
1,240
86.5% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
63.4%
111 Graduates

About

Milligan University is a higher education institution located in Carter County, TN. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Milligan University were General Business Administration & Management (36 degrees awarded), General Health & Physical Education (24 degrees), and Registered Nursing (11 degrees).

In 2024, 329 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Milligan University. 49.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (257 degrees), 11.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Milligan University is $38,800, which is $8,812 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Milligan University is $38,800, which is $8,812 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,165.

In 2024, 98% of undergraduate students attending Milligan University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,800
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Milligan University was $38,800. The cost of tuition at Milligan University is $8,812 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

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Average Net Price

$21,165
2024 Value
1.39%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Milligan University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,165. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Milligan University grew by 1.39%.

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Other Student Expenses

$7,525
Room and Board
$1,300
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Milligan University was of $7,525 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.5% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

98%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
45%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Milligan University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.08% with respect to 2023, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Admissions

Milligan University received 1,079 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 7.3% annual growth. Out of those 1,079 applicants, 780 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.3% acceptance rate.

There were 1,240 students enrolled at Milligan University in 2024. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Milligan University has an overall enrollment yield of 27.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.3%
Acceptance Rate in 2024
780
Accepted Out of 1,079

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Milligan University was 72.3% (780 admissions from 1,079 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 70.3%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 7.3%, while admissions declined by 4.65%.

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SAT Scores

12%
Submission Percentage (2024)
26
Scores Submitted (2024)

12% of enrolled first-time students at Milligan University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Milligan University had a total enrollment of 1,240 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Milligan University is 1,072 students and the part-time enrollment is 168. This means that 86.5% of students enrolled at Milligan University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Milligan University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.8% White, 4.35% Black or African American, 4.03% Two or More Races, 3.71% Hispanic or Latino, 1.61% Asian, 0.484% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0806% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Milligan University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (36.4%), followed by White Female (35.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.61%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (57%), followed by White Male (28.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (1.36%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.5%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Milligan University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,240 students. The full-time enrollment at Milligan University is 1,072 and the part-time enrollment is 168. This means that 86.5% of students enrolled at Milligan University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.4% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

82%
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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Milligan University was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Milligan University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    940 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    54 enrolled students
  3. Two or More Races
    50 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Milligan University is 75.8% White, 4.35% Black or African American, 4.03% Two or More Races, 3.71% Hispanic or Latino, 1.61% Asian, 0.484% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0806% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 51.9% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 24 students (1.94%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 3 fewer women than men received degrees from Milligan University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Milligan University is white (257 degrees awarded). There were 11.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Milligan University is General Business Administration & Management (36 degrees awarded), followed by General Health & Physical Education (24 degrees) and Registered Nursing (11 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Milligan University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (29 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (35 degrees), and History (4 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Milligan University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,556,868 people), Secondary school teachers (544,958 people), Software developers (504,501 people), Other managers (442,556 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (370,658 people).

The most specialized majors at Milligan University in 2024 are Theology (29 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (35 degrees), History (4 degrees), Education (35 degrees), and Engineering (19 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Milligan University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Podiatrists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Milligan University are Theology (29 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (35 degrees), History (4 degrees), Education (35 degrees), and Engineering (19 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Milligan University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,909,839 people), Computer Systems Design (557,629 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (474,574 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (470,476 people), and Construction (391,579 people).

The most specialized majors at Milligan University are Theology (29 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (35 degrees), History (4 degrees), Education (35 degrees), and Engineering (19 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

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Most Common (2024)
  1. General Business Administration & Management
    36 degrees awarded
  2. General Health & Physical Education
    24 degrees awarded
  3. Registered Nursing
    11 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Milligan University was General Business Administration & Management with 36 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

166
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
163
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 166 degrees were awarded to men at Milligan University, which is 1.02 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (163).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Milligan University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 3.38 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Milligan University in Occupational Therapy, which is 6.25 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

58%
100% Completion Time
63%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 58% of students graduating from Milligan University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    257 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    23 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American
    12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Milligan University is white (257 degrees awarded). There were 11.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

0.608% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Female
    139 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    118 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Female
    12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Milligan University is white female (139 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (118 degrees).

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Operations

Milligan University has an endowment valued at nearly $56.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.65M (15.4%) compared to the 8.99% average return (4.98M on 55.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Milligan University had a total salary expenditure of 32.4M. Milligan University employs 34 Associate professors, 31 Professors and 30 Assistant professors. Most academics at Milligan University are Male Associate professor (22), Male Professor (21), and Female Assistant professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Milligan University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 45 employees, Management, with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees.

Endowment

$56.2M
2024 Endowment
12.4%
growth from 2023

Milligan University has an endowment valued at about $56.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Milligan University grew 12.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $727k higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$15.2M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Milligan University paid a median of $15.2M in salaries, which represents 47.1% of their overall expenditure ($32.4M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$6.6M
Instructional Salaries
101
Number of Employees

In 2024, Milligan University paid a total of $6.6M to 101 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $556k (3.18%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Milligan University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 45 employees, Management with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees.

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