Milligan University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Milligan University is a private not-for-profit school with 1,105 students enrolled. This institution is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Elizabethton, Tennessee.

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Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at Milligan University.

Majors
Offered
53
Milligan University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 53 majors. The most popular concentrations are Occupational Therapy, Management, Theology and Religion, Business, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before 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. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Milligan University is fair at 72% (close to Tennessee average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
72%
Fair
The graduation rate at Milligan University is average - 65%.

Student to faculty ratio at Milligan University is good -- 9:1. Learn more regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high, around $36,000 per year. The additional fees at Milligan University (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,600; which totals $37,600 per year.

Read the details about Milligan University 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
67%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 844 applications were submitted and 563 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

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

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Milligan University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,800
Medium
Milligan University offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

Milligan University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 700 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low - roughly $3,800 a year.

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
Army ROTC programs are available at Milligan University. 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.

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, Milligan University appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Milligan University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Milligan University
1 Blowers Blvd.
Elizabethton, Tennessee
37682, USA
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