C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
46/100 · earnings-weighted

Milligan University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Milligan, Tennessee 37682
Milligan University campus, Milligan, TN
Milligan University campus, Milligan, TN. Photo: Nathandyer, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
74/100
Affordability
F
19/100
Resources
C+
64/100
Experience
B+
77/100
Prestige
D
38/100

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

1,200
Total Enrollment
60%
Graduation Rate
79%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
70%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$46,641
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$43,168
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,219
Median debt at graduation
63.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,189
Average SAT
25
Median ACT
24%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 54% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 32nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TN wage index 0.84). 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 Milligan University

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$70,523$82,961-7%#614 of 966#390$26,978
Business Administration, Management and Operations$39,752$59,605-13%#809 of 1176#627$21,500
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness—$55,866+2%#219 of 610#127$22,555
Psychology—$46,990-7%#700 of 1027#433—
Communication and Media Studies—$44,175-22%#581 of 660#519—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$34,888$44,167-7%#523 of 680#426$27,000

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.

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $37,700 $37,700
Room $3,900
Board $4,100
Total Cost (On-Campus) $53,026 $53,026

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
25%
Receive Pell Grants
48%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,200
Total Students
52%
Women
91%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 77%
Hispanic 5%
Black 4%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 7%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 51%
Hybrid (Some Online) 45%
Fully Online 4%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 91%
25-64 (Adult) 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Milligan University?
Milligan University has an acceptance rate of 70%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Milligan University?
Tuition at Milligan University is $37,700 for in-state students and $37,700 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Milligan University?
The graduation rate at Milligan University is 60%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Milligan University a good school?
Milligan University has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Milligan University?
Milligan University has a total enrollment of 1,200 students. Most students (91%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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