Milligan University

www.milligan.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,690

1.58% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$20,448

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.3%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

60.3%

860 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,162

84.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

70.1%

131 Graduates

About

Milligan University is a higher education institution located in Carter County, TN. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Milligan University were General Business Administration & Management (33 degrees awarded), General Psychology (23 degrees), and Registered Nursing (20 degrees).

In 2021, 358 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Milligan University. 60.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (306 degrees), 23.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Milligan University is $34,690, which is $6,185 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Milligan University is $34,690, which is $6,185 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,448.

In 2021, 91% of undergraduate students attending Milligan University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,690

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Milligan University was $34,690. The cost of tuition at Milligan University is $6,185 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

$20,448

2021 Value

2.64%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Milligan University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,448. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Milligan University grew by 2.64%.

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

$6,724

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Milligan University was of $6,724 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.51% between 2020 and 2021.

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

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Milligan University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.09% with respect to 2020, when 92% 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.

2.3%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Milligan University was 2.3%, which represents 7 out of the 305 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 860 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 66% annual growth. Out of those 860 applicants, 519 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 60.3% acceptance rate.

There were 1,162 students enrolled at Milligan University in 2021. 17% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Milligan University has an overall enrollment yield of 33.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

60.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

519

Accepted Out of 860

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Milligan University was 60.3% (519 admissions from 860 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 99.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 66%, while admissions grew by 0.973%..

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

17%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

17% of enrolled first-time students at Milligan University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Milligan University had a total enrollment of 1,162 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Milligan University is 980 students and the part-time enrollment is 182. This means that 84.3% of students enrolled at Milligan University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Milligan University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.4% White, 4.82% Hispanic or Latino, 4.65% Black or African American, 1.64% Two or More Races, 0.947% Asian, 0.516% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.43% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Milligan University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.9%), followed by White Male (37.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.18%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (60.7%), followed by White Male (25.9%) and Black or African American Male (1.67%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Milligan University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,162 students. The full-time enrollment at Milligan University is 980 and the part-time enrollment is 182. This means that 84.3% of students enrolled at Milligan University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% 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

81%

2021 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 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), 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 (2021)

White
934 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
56 enrolled students
Black or African American
54 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Milligan University is 80.4% White, 4.82% Hispanic or Latino, 4.65% Black or African American, 1.64% Two or More Races, 0.947% Asian, 0.516% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.43% 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 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

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, 2 students (0.172%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 78 more women than men received degrees from Milligan University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Milligan University is white (306 degrees awarded). There were 23.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Milligan University is General Business Administration & Management (33 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (23 degrees) and Registered Nursing (20 degrees).

In 2021, 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 AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (38 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees), and EDUCATION. (42 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 (1,802,787 people), Secondary school teachers (486,479 people), Education administrators (326,721 people), Other managers (225,381 people), and Postsecondary teachers (219,704 people).

The most specialized majors at Milligan University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (38 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees), EDUCATION. (42 degrees), Psychology (23 degrees), and English (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Milligan University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (38 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees), EDUCATION. (42 degrees), Psychology (23 degrees), and English (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,187,759 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (500,584 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (346,349 people), Outpatient care centers (216,068 people), and Individual & family services (184,469 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 (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
33 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
23 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
20 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Milligan University was General Business Administration & Management with 33 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

140

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

218

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 140 degrees were awarded to men at Milligan University, which is 0.642 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (218).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Milligan University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.26 times more than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Milligan University in Occupational Therapy, which is 9.67 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

56%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 56% 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 63% 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.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Milligan University is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 3.05% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
306 degrees awarded
Black or African American
13 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Milligan University is white (306 degrees awarded). There were 23.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
192 degrees awarded
White Male
114 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Milligan University is white female (192 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (114 degrees).

Operations

Milligan University has an endowment valued at nearly $60.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 14.3M (23.6%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Milligan University had a total salary expenditure of 28.4M. Milligan University employs 36 Professors, 31 Associate professors and 25 Assistant professors. Most academics at Milligan University are Male Professor (24), Male Associate professor (16), and Female Associate professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Milligan University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 41 employees, Management, with 22 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees.

Endowment

$60.6M

2021 Endowment

27%

growth from 2020

Milligan University has an endowment valued at about $60.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Milligan University grew 27% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.23M higher 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

$13.4M

2021 Salaries

1.78%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Milligan University paid a median of $13.4M in salaries, which represents 47.2% of their overall expenditure ($28.4M) and a 1.78% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.92M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Milligan University paid a total of $5.92M to 95 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

36 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

41 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Milligan University were Professor with 36 employees, Associate professor with 31 employees, and Assistant professor with 25 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Milligan University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 41 employees, Management with 22 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Milligan University was Male Professor with 24 employees, Male Associate professor with 16 employees, and Female Associate professor with 15 employees.

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