Milligan University

www.milligan.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$37,700

4.87% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$21,463

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

70.3%

1,164 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,200

85.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

60.3%

123 Graduates

About

Milligan University is a higher education institution located in Carter County, TN. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Milligan University were General Business Administration & Management (42 degrees awarded), General Psychology (24 degrees), and General Health & Physical Education (24 degrees).

In 2023, 368 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Milligan University. 61.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (302 degrees), 18.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Milligan University is $37,700, which is $8,420 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Milligan University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 294 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Milligan University is $37,700, which is $8,420 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,463.

In 2023, 96% of undergraduate students attending Milligan University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$37,700

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Milligan University was $37,700. The cost of tuition at Milligan University is $8,420 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Milligan University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,463

2023 Value

8.04%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Milligan University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,463. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Milligan University grew by 8.04%.

This chart compares the average net price of Milligan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,133

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Milligan University was of $7,133 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.22% between 2022 and 2023.

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at Milligan University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Milligan University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.03% with respect to 2022, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Milligan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Milligan University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 294 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Milligan University received 1,164 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 37.9% annual growth. Out of those 1,164 applicants, 818 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 70.3% acceptance rate.

There were 1,200 students enrolled at Milligan University in 2023. 18% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Milligan University has an overall enrollment yield of 29.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

70.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

818

Accepted Out of 1,164

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Milligan University was 70.3% (818 admissions from 1,164 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 66.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 37.9%, while admissions grew by 45.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Milligan University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

18%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

18% of enrolled first-time students at Milligan University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Milligan University had a total enrollment of 1,200 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Milligan University is 1,023 students and the part-time enrollment is 177. This means that 85.3% of students enrolled at Milligan University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Milligan University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.3% White, 5% Hispanic or Latino, 4% Black or African American, 2.67% Two or More Races, 1.67% Asian, 0.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.167% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Milligan University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (37%), followed by White Female (36.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.34%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.7%), followed by White Male (29%) and Asian Female (1.57%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Milligan University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,200 students. The full-time enrollment at Milligan University is 1,023 and the part-time enrollment is 177. This means that 85.3% of students enrolled at Milligan University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Milligan University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2023 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 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Milligan University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Milligan University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
928 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
60 enrolled students
Black or African American
48 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Milligan University is 77.3% White, 5% Hispanic or Latino, 4% Black or African American, 2.67% Two or More Races, 1.67% Asian, 0.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.167% 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 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 22 students (1.83%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 82 more women than men received degrees from Milligan University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Milligan University is white (302 degrees awarded). There were 18.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Milligan University is General Business Administration & Management (42 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (24 degrees) and General Health & Physical Education (24 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (32 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees), and Education (51 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 (1,658,512 people), Secondary school teachers (575,733 people), Education administrators (336,106 people), Other managers (250,125 people), and Special education teachers (232,567 people).

The most specialized majors at Milligan University in 2023 are Theology (32 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees), Education (51 degrees), Psychology (24 degrees), and English (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

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 Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Milligan University are Theology (32 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees), Education (51 degrees), Psychology (24 degrees), and English (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (3,141,383 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (452,023 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (339,644 people), Outpatient care centers (225,879 people), and Individual & family services (180,171 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Milligan University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
42 degrees awarded
General Psychology
24 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
24 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Milligan University was General Business Administration & Management with 42 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Milligan University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

143

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

225

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 143 degrees were awarded to men at Milligan University, which is 0.636 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (225).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Milligan University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Milligan University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.27 times more than the 26 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Milligan University in Occupational Therapy, which is 4.5 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

62%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 62% of students graduating from Milligan University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Milligan University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
302 degrees awarded
Black or African American
16 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Milligan University is white (302 degrees awarded). There were 18.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

0.272% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
192 degrees awarded
White Male
110 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Milligan University is white female (192 degrees awarded). There were 1.75 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (110 degrees).

Operations

Milligan University has an endowment valued at nearly $49.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −223k (−0.446%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Milligan University had a total salary expenditure of 30.5M. Milligan University employs 34 Professors, 34 Associate professors and 31 Assistant professors. Most academics at Milligan University are Male Professor (22), Male Associate professor (20), and Female Assistant professor (19).

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 23 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees.

Endowment

$49.9M

2023 Endowment

2.16%

decline from 2022

Milligan University has an endowment valued at about $49.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Milligan University declined 2.16% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.48M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Milligan University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$14.5M

2023 Salaries

6.72%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Milligan University paid a median of $14.5M in salaries, which represents 47.6% of their overall expenditure ($30.5M) and a 6.72% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.28% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.78% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.72M

Instructional Salaries

104

Number of Employees

In 2023, Milligan University paid a total of $6.72M to 104 employees working as instructors, which represents 46.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

34 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

45 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Milligan University were Professor with 34 employees, Associate professor with 34 employees, and Assistant professor with 31 employees.

In 2023, 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 23 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Milligan University was Male Professor with 22 employees, Male Associate professor with 20 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 19 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Milligan University.

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