Millersville University of Pennsylvania: Review & Facts

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Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a medium four-year, public school with 6,775 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1855 and is the only school located in Millersville, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Millersville University of Pennsylvania.

Majors
Offered
65
Millersville University of Pennsylvania implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 65 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is fair at 77% (close to Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
77%
Fair
The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is below average - 59%.

Student to faculty ratio at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is reasonably decent - 18:1. Find out more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are high - around $19,300 a year. The additional fees at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $3,000; which comes to $22,300 per academic year.

Read the details about Millersville University of Pennsylvania additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
92%
Easy
According to recent data, 6,506 applications were submitted and 6,013 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

The school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Millersville University of Pennsylvania in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,100
High
Millersville University of Pennsylvania offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Millersville University of Pennsylvania, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Millersville University of Pennsylvania offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 2,300 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high - around $8,100 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Millersville University of Pennsylvania. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Millersville University of Pennsylvania seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Millersville University of Pennsylvania Location and Address

Postal Address:
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
1 South George Street, Lyle Hall
Millersville, Pennsylvania
17551-0302, USA
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