Milligan College Description:
Milligan College is a small Christian liberal arts college located on a 181-acre campus in Northeast Tennessee. Elizabethton and Johnson City are both nearby. Outdoor lovers will find lots to do in this picturesque area of the Appalachian Mountains. Milligan students come from 40 states and ten countries. The college takes its Christian identity seriously, and the core curriculum includes an interdisciplinary humanities program and Bible courses. The college has a largely undergraduate focus, and students can choose from 25 bachelor's degree and three master's degree programs. Among undergraduates, majors in business and nursing are most popular. Academics are supported by a 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio. In athletics, the Milligan Buffaloes compete in the NAIA Appalachian Athletic Conference for 20 intercollegiate sports.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 67%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 485 / 600
- SAT Math: 460 / 590
- SAT Writing: 450 / 590
- ACT Composite: 21 / 27
- ACT English: 22 / 29
- ACT Math: 21 / 26
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 1,208 (984 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 40% Male / 60% Female
- 92% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $26,760
- Books: $1,200 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $5,850
- Other Expenses: $3,150
- Total Cost: $36,960
Milligan College Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 98%
- Milligan Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 98%
- Loans: 60%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $16,491
- Loans: $5,903
Most Popular Majors:
Business Administration, Child Development, Nursing, Physical Education, Psychology
Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 80%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 57%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 65%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Milligan College Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.milligan.edu/About/mission.html
"As a Christian liberal arts college, Milligan College seeks to honor God by educating men and women to be servant-leaders."
