Milligan University SAT scores, ACT scores, acceptance rate, and admissions requirements
Milligan admits many applicants, so your goal is to show you are a strong academic fit, not just meet the minimum. Even with test-optional admissions, 59% of students submitted ACT scores, so an ACT near 27, or an SAT near 1268, gives your application a clear signal alongside a GPA around 3.69.
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Milligan University facts and stats
Milligan University enrolls 867 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Milligan has a freshman retention rate of 82%, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 6-year graduation rate of 63%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1.
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How do your scores compare at Milligan?
Key Milligan University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 28
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Test dates
November 7, 2026
Registration deadline: October 23, 2026
December 5, 2026
Registration deadline: November 20, 2026
March 6, 2027
Registration deadline: February 19, 2027
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
February 27, 2027
Registration deadline: January 22, 2027
April 10, 2027
Registration deadline: March 5, 2027
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Milligan, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year for a retake to improve your superscore. Because Milligan’s Regular Decision deadline is August 28, fall senior retakes are unlikely to arrive in time, so treat the summer retake as your last practical chance.
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What you'll actually pay
Tuition and fees at Milligan are $40,450. The average merit award is $14,136, and 72% of students receive aid, making scholarships and need-based aid important parts of planning for the cost.
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Milligan University’s listed cost of attendance is about $48,750, including tuition, fees, room, and board. About 72% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $33,688. Merit awards average $14,136, which can meaningfully reduce the published price for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $33,047.
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71% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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