Millikin University Acceptance Rate
Decatur, Illinois · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,009
- Admitted
- 2,167
- Yield
- 15.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Millikin University's acceptance rate has fallen from 62.7% in 2014–15 to 54.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,255 to 4,009 (+23%) over that period.
Its 54.1% rate makes Millikin University more selective than about 80% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 84%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (61.6% for women vs 46.7% for men, a 14.9-point gap). Millikin University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 15.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,255 | 2,042 | 62.7% | 477 |
| 2015–16 | 3,540 | 2,124 | 60% | 420 |
| 2016–17 | 3,608 | 2,302 | 63.8% | 448 |
| 2017–18 | 3,431 | 2,216 | 64.6% | 474 |
| 2018–19 | 4,512 | 2,764 | 61.3% | 468 |
| 2019–20 | 3,531 | 2,516 | 71.3% | 487 |
| 2020–21 | 3,071 | 2,185 | 71.1% | 387 |
| 2021–22 | 3,049 | 2,281 | 74.8% | 409 |
| 2022–23 | 2,902 | 2,188 | 75.4% | 362 |
| 2023–24 | 4,009 | 2,167 | 54.1% | 329 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,978 | 1,219 | 61.6% |
| Men | 2,012 | 940 | 46.7% |
| Unknown | 19 | 8 | 42.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 450–600 | 26% |
| SAT Math | 410–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 14–24 | 6% |
How Millikin University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Millikin University's acceptance rate?
Millikin University's acceptance rate is 54.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,167 admitted of 4,009 applicants).
Is Millikin University test optional?
Millikin University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Millikin University?
Millikin University received 4,009 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,167.
What SAT score do you need for Millikin University?
Admitted students at Millikin University typically scored 450–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 410–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Millikin University getting harder to get into?
Millikin University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 62.7% in 2014–15 to 54.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://millikin.edu/.