C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
57/100 · earnings-weighted

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

4-Year Public
📍 Millersville, Pennsylvania 17551
Millersville University of Pennsylvania campus, Millersville, PA
Millersville University of Pennsylvania campus, Millersville, PA. Photo: Thomas Recke from New York City, USA, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
70/100
Affordability
C
46/100
Resources
C
48/100
Experience
A
82/100
Prestige
D
36/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

6,732
Total Enrollment
54%
Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
89%
Acceptance Rate
$20,860
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Millersville University of Pennsylvania ▼

6% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$361,109
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,578
1-Year Change
+6.3%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Millersville University of Pennsylvania, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$55,246
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$44,813
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$23,507
Median debt at graduation
57.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,110
Average SAT
27.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 43% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 54th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$82,137$98,216+10%#153 of 966#151$10,642
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians$63,706$91,742+6%#4 of 19#6$25,000
Computer and Information Sciences$55,402$86,012-7%#226 of 459#230$25,000
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians$52,209$76,831-5%#36 of 51#39$26,000
Chemistry$50,524$69,998+7%#82 of 209#54$18,250
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions—$69,520-2%#122 of 253#135—
Economics$51,960$65,946-20%#317 of 368#291—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$45,396$65,121-5%#574 of 1176#575$22,849
Mathematics$48,724$59,588-14%#253 of 309#240$24,059
Geography and Cartography—$57,825+-0%#59 of 117#63—
Biology$38,990$57,483+0%#435 of 841#415$26,000
Sociology$34,883$54,329+3%#183 of 462#141$25,436
Social Sciences$42,844$54,086-5%#21 of 35#13$27,000
Special Education and Teaching$51,664$53,356+6%#66 of 177#70$27,000
Political Science and Government$33,605$52,099-18%#485 of 565#477$26,000
History$30,792$50,943+1%#222 of 459#205$25,000
Social Work$33,119$49,400-5%#301 of 420#327$24,534
Psychology$33,168$49,374-3%#577 of 1027#529$22,250
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$45,145$49,373+4%#271 of 680#320$25,000
Communication and Media Studies$35,999$48,330-14%#493 of 660#499$25,000
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies$30,099$46,119-9%#51 of 63#42$23,250
Area Studies$39,814$45,749-19%#62 of 70#52$24,964
Fine and Studio Arts$24,990$44,816+8%#122 of 423#119$25,000
Anthropology$22,326$44,440-5%#105 of 188#112—
English Language and Literature$36,865$42,756-12%#449 of 576#447$22,229
Music$26,895$40,713-5%#175 of 268#169$26,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Millersville University of Pennsylvania Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $361,109
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,578/mo — vs ~$898/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 17368 (7.7% cap, Wrightsville)

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🏆 Where Millersville University of Pennsylvania Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#4
Applied Engineering
of 7 schools
#7
Music Technology
of 13 schools
#12
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
of 24 schools
#13
Nursing Science
of 27 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $9,570 $19,290
Room $8,080
Board $4,520
Total Cost (On-Campus) $29,262 $33,232

Financial Aid

96%
Receive Any Aid
32%
Receive Pell Grants
65%
Take Out Loans
$20,860
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$13,632
$30,001 - $48,000$15,117
$48,001 - $75,000$18,988
$75,001 - $110,000$23,020
$110,001+$24,724

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Social Work 139 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 103 grads/yr Psychology, General 96 grads/yr Nursing Science 95 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 89 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 68 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 64 grads/yr Applied Engineering 44 grads/yr Art/Art Studies, General 42 grads/yr Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 41 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 40 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 40 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 38 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 33 grads/yr Education, General 32 grads/yr Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 32 grads/yr Sociology, General 29 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 28 grads/yr Music Technology 25 grads/yr Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other 24 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania's top programs commonly pursue.

Social and community service managers
$78k/yr 219,800 jobs
Social work teachers, postsecondary
$76k/yr 17,100 jobs
Social workers, all other
$69k/yr 81,000 jobs
Healthcare social workers
$68k/yr 193,200 jobs
Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists
$65k/yr 92,300 jobs
Marriage and family therapists
$64k/yr 77,800 jobs
Mental health and substance abuse social workers
$60k/yr 136,800 jobs
Child, family, and school social workers
$59k/yr 399,900 jobs

Student Demographics

6,732
Total Students
60%
Women
86%
Traditional Age (18-24)
6%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Hispanic 10%
Black 9%
Asian 3%
Two or More 1%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 77%
Off-Campus (Renters) 6%
With Family 17%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~417 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 54%
Hybrid (Some Online) 33%
Fully Online 13%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 86%
25-64 (Adult) 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
Millersville University of Pennsylvania has an acceptance rate of 89%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
Tuition at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is $9,570 for in-state students and $19,290 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $20,860.
What is the graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is 54%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Millersville University of Pennsylvania a good school?
Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a total enrollment of 6,732 students. Most students (86%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
Yes! Approximately 6% of students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 417 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology