- Acceptance rate: 67% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 440–570 reading and writing, 420–560 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–25 composite
- Average net price: $10,078 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Millikin University reported: an acceptance rate of 67% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 18–25.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Millikin University reviews each application.
Millikin University GPA requirements
Millikin University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Millikin University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Millikin University acceptance rate
Millikin University admitted 3,430 of 5,144 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 67%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Millikin University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Decatur, Illinois, with 1,495 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Millikin University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 440 | 520 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 500 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 25 |
| ACT English | 16 | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1034 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Millikin University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Millikin University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $10,078 a year at Millikin University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Millikin University hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Millikin University admitted 67% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can I get into Millikin University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Millikin University admitted 67% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Millikin University?
A lot: Millikin University requires high school GPA, high school record and demonstration of competencies. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What SAT and ACT scores do Millikin University students have?
The middle 50% of Millikin University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 440–570 in reading and writing and 420–560 in math; ACT composite 18–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA do you need to get into Millikin University?
Millikin University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Millikin University?
Check Millikin University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Millikin University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 35% sent SAT scores and 9% sent ACT scores.
How many applicants get into Millikin University?
Millikin University's acceptance rate was 67% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,430 of 5,144 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Millikin University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $10,078 a year at Millikin University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Millikin University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Millikin University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Millikin University consider legacy status?
No. Millikin University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Millikin University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Millikin UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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