Millikin University

1184 W. Main Street
Decatur, IL 62522-2084
http://www.millikin.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1901
Religious AffiliationPresbyterian
Undergrad Students2,616
Endowment65,137,763
Application DeadlineAugust 15
Application FeeN/A
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineAugust 15
Tuition22,069
Room/Board6,926
Services
Associated FirmsArcher-Daniels-Midland, Caterpillar, Decatur School District, Decatur Memorial Hospital, Tate & Lyle, Carle Health Care. Walgreen's, State Farm Insurance
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
Museums32 track recording studio, computer imaging center, porcelain, glass and decorative arts museum, art galleries
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service
Museums32 track recording studio, computer imaging center, porcelain, glass and decorative arts museum, art galleries
Periodical Subs580
# of Books212,145
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months80%
within one year97%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities19%
Students in sororities15%
Campus Size75 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing62%
College housing typescoed dorms (33%), women's dorms (11%), men's dorms (6%), sorority housing (6%), fraternity housing (3%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (41%), special housing for disabled students (0%)
Popular Eventsconcerts, movies, athletic events, Pancake breakfast, Spring Fest, Fall Family Weekend, Homecoming, Christmas Cookie Party
Nearest AirportBloomington (45), Decatur (5)
Nearest TrainSpringfield (35)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra
Number of Organizations83
# of fraternities4
# of sororities3
Students in fraternities19%
Students in sororities15%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Decaturian (once every three weeks)
Honor SocietiesPhi Mu Epsilon, Phi Sigma Iota, Pi Sigma Alpha, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Alphi Psi Omega, Landa Pi Eta, Phip Kappa Phi, Sigma Tau Delta, Alpha Lambda Delta, Order of Omega, Sigma Zeta
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Baha'ai Association, Newman Catholic Community
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Union, Latin American Student Organization (LASO), Hand in Hand
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Alpha Kappa Psi, Alpha Lambda Delta, Alpha Phi Alta, Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Psi Omega, Alpha Tau Delta, Alpha Tau Omega, American Chemical Society, Art Club, Associate of Computer Machine, Baha'I Association of Millikin University, Behavioral Sciences Association, Best Buddies, BWA Hall Council, Circle K Club, Collage, College Republicans, Contemporary Crafts Club, Decaturian, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Sigma Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Dimensions, Dreaming Tree, Environmental Affairs Council, Ethics Bowl, Fall Family Weekend, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Film Association of Millikin, First Step Records, Greek Week, Hand in Hand, Homecoming, Illinois Education Association, Intrafraternity Council, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, JMS/Honors Student Committee, Kimet, Lambda Pi Eta, Millikin "Baby Blue" Pom Pom Squad, Millikin Accounting Association, Millikin Alumni Student Hosts, Millikin Band & Orchestra Association, Millikin Break Away Chapter, Millikin Communication Organization, Millikin Fencing & Martial Arts Association, Millikin Flute Society, Millikin Gaming Association, Millikin Marketing Association, Millikin PAS Club, Millikin University Book Association, Millikin University Pagan Student Association, Millikin University Transfer Student Association, Millikin Vegetarian Society, MilliSTAT, Mills Hall Council, Model Illinois Government, Model United Nations, MUCC Multicultural Voices of Praise, Music & Entertainment Industry Student Association, Music Educator's National Conference, National Residence Hall Honorary, National Student Nurses Association, Newman Catholic Community, Oakland/Hessler Hall Council, Order of Omega, Panhellenic Council, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Club, Pi Beta Phi, Pi Mu Epsilon, Pi Sigma Alpha, Residential Housing Association, ScratchTable, Sexual Assault Awareness Counselors, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Alpha Iota, Sigma Tau Delta, Sigma Zeta, Sister Circle, Society of Human Resource Management, Society of Physics Students, Sports Medicine Club, Student Activity Fee Committee, Tau Kappa Epsilon, The Free Voice, University Center Board, Weck/New Halls Hall Council, WJMU