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75.4%Acceptance
$26,892Tuition
1,458Students
59%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$51,262Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$26,892
Out-of-State Tuition
$43,670
Average Net Price
$8,837
Students Receiving Financial Aid
34.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$13,330
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$12,710
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$41,222
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
64.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
60.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
34.7%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $2,842
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,247
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,953
$75,001 – $110,000 $11,190
$110,001+ $14,631

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Cost Overview

Despite a sticker price exceeding $40,000, most Millikin families pay far less thanks to substantial aid packages. The average net price sits at just $8,837 annually, translating to roughly $35,000 over four years. Low-income families (under $30K) pay only $2,842 per year, while even upper-middle-class families ($75-110K income) face costs of $11,190 annually.

Students typically graduate with $27,000 in debt, resulting in monthly payments around $286. With median earnings hitting $40,104 in the first year after graduation, these payments represent a manageable portion of income. The university awards institutional grants averaging $30,528 to 28% of students. Small-town Decatur keeps living costs reasonable compared to urban campuses.

The best deal goes to talented performers from modest backgrounds. Millikin's well-known theater and music programs combined with generous need-based aid create opportunities that would cost triple at comparable arts schools.

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