C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Milligan College Milligan College, TN Milligan, founded in 1866, is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 145-acre campus is located in Milligan College, three miles southeast of Johnson City. Web Site www.milligan.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 892 Women 558 (62.6%) Men 334 (37.4%) Graduate Students 302 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 65% of 603 applicants were admitted No No August 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.75 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 544 average 503-600 range of middle 50% 532 average 473-590 range of middle 50% 520 average 463-588 range of middle 50% 25 average 22-28 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $43,934 Tuition and Fees $32,500 Room and Board $6,950 Average Percent of Need Met 78% Average Freshman Award $23,603 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $28,510
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 37% of classes 10-19 students: 35% of classes 20-29 students: 21% of classes 30-39 students: 4% of classes 40-49 students: 1% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Milligan College Population 55,469 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are guaranteed housing 91% of freshmen, 79% of all students National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Buffalo STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 78.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.2% Asian 3.9% Black/African-American 5.5% Hispanic/Latino 2.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 85.3% White 0.5% Unknown 3.0% from 19 countries Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 21.0%
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 3 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives 3 Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without writing component SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address PO Box 500 City, State, Zip Milligan College, TN 37682 Phone (423) 461-8730 Fax (423) 461-8960 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@milligan.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $30 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission August 1 Available Rolling By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Required for all freshmen 2 required for all freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 65% of 603 applicants were admitted 65% of 365 applicants were admitted 66% of 238 applicants were admitted 187 (48%) of 393 admitted students enrolled 106 (45%) of 237 admitted students enrolled 81 (52%) of 156 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 5% Score of 600-700 19% Score of 500-600 43% Score of 400-500 28% Score of 300-400 5% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 2% Score of 600-700 21% Score of 500-600 38% Score of 400-500 33% Score of 300-400 5% Score of 200-300 0% 544 average 503-600 range of middle 50% 532 average 473-590 range of middle 50% 520 average 463-588 range of middle 50% Average GPA 3.75 3.75 and Above 58% 3.50-3.74 14% 3.25-3.49 12% 3.00-3.24 12% 2.50-2.99 3% 2.00-2.49 1% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 12% Score of 24-29 42% Score of 18-23 42% Score of 12-17 5% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 25 average 22-28 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 37% Top quarter: 65% Top half: 89% Bottom half: 11% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $43,934 Tuition and Fees $32,500 Room and Board $6,950 Books and Supplies $1,300 Other Expenses $3,184 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline December 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning December 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 003511 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 78% Average Award $23,603 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 177 (93.6%) of freshmen 155 (83.7%) of applicants 155 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 48 (35.8%) of aid recipients Received by 155 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $21,012 Received by 100 (60.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,015 Received by 40 (30.1%) of aid recipients 25 (19.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $11,271 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 77% Average Award $23,410 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 710 (93.7%) of undergraduates 626 (88.2%) of applicants 625 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 171 (28.8%) of aid recipients Received by 620 (98.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $19,771 Received by 439 (67.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,405 Received by 135 (22.8%) of aid recipients 10 (16.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,939
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 63% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $28,510 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 10.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Alternative loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards 589 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Dance, Music, Theater/Drama Number of Awards 49 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service Number of Awards 61 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Children of Faculty/Staff Number of Awards 25 Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $1,200
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Bible/Biblical Studies Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, General Child Development Communication and Media Studies, Other Computer Science Computer and Information Sciences, General Early Childhood Education and Teaching Economics, General Education, General English Language and Literature, General English Language and Literature/Letters, Other Fine/Studio Arts, General Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General History, General Humanities/Humanistic Studies Mathematics, General Music Teacher Education Music, General Music, Other Pastoral Studies/Counseling Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Social Work Sociology
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Education, Parks and recreation Pharmacy with Gatton College of Pharmacy at East Tennessee State University Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Studentdesigned major, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships, Washington semester Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 37% of classes 10-19 students: 35% of classes 20-29 students: 21% of classes 30-39 students: 4% of classes 40-49 students: 1% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes 2-9 students: 48% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 33% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 19% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 429,871 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 97 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Religion, Master of Christian Ministry, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Master of Divinity, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education Master's Programs of Study Business Administration and Management--General Education--General Missions and Missiology Occupational Therapy Pastoral Ministry and Counseling Religion Religious Education Theology
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Ministry Doctoral Programs of Study Missions and Missiology Pastoral Ministry and Counseling Religion Religious Education Theology
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Milligan College Population Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size 55,469 Small city 181 acres Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Map 100 mile(s) from campus in Knoxville 3 mile(s) from campus in Johnson City Weather Nearest Train Station 180 mile(s) from campus in Nashville and Greenville, S.C. Temperature 24.3 average low in January, 82.2 average high in September Rain 127 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 21% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Women's dorms, men's dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments, disabled student housing 91% of freshmen, 79% of all students Students required to live on campus through senior year Freshmen are guaranteed housing SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Buffalo Orange and black Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Golf x x x x Soccer x x x x Softball x x Swimming And Diving x x x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, cheerleading, football, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, weight lifting STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 892 Women 558 (62.6%) Men 334 (37.4%) Full-Time Undergraduates 785 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 22 All Graduate Students 302 Yes 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.2% Asian 3.9% Black/African-American 5.5% Hispanic/Latino 2.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 85.3% White 0.5% Unknown 3.0% from 19 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 78.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years Students Graduating Within 5 Years Students Graduating Within 6 Years 62.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 21.0% Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2017