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University description (as per official university website)
Hands-on learning makes all the difference at Millikin University.
Millikin University is an independent, four-year university in Decatur, Ill. with approximately 2,400 students in traditional and non-traditional undergraduate and Masters degree programs.
Students not only learn through textbooks, but get hands-on experience through internships, consulting projects and one-on-one work with professors.
That experience makes Millikin grads successful: 99% of 2007 graduates gained employment or entry to graduate/professional school within six months of graduation.
Academics:
At Millikin, you won't just talk and theorize about the subjects you're learning. Instead, you'll put them to work in real, tangible ways.
If you're interested in international business, conduct market research overseas for an international company. As a fine arts student, star in a musical or opera, or play with accomplished visiting musicians. Take advantage of connections with local schools and hospitals and observe professionals in the workplace as a freshman education or nursing student.
Colleges and Schools:
- College of Arts & Sciences
Division of Humanities
* English
* History
* Modern Languages
* Philosophy
Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
* Biology
* Chemistry
* Mathematics and Computer Science
* Physics and Astronomy
* Pre-Professional Programs in the Health Sciences
Division of Social Sciences
* Behavioral Sciences
* Communication
* Political Science
* Pre-Law Program
* Exploratory Studies
* Interdepartmental
- College of Fine Arts
* Art
* Music
* Theatre & Dance
- College of Professional Studies
* PACE - Professional Adult Comprehensive Education
* Exercise Science
* School of Education
o Early Childhood Education
* School of Nursing
- Tabor School of Business
* Accounting
* Business Management
* Entrepreneurship
* Finance
* International Business
* MIS
* Marketing
Financial aid:
The majority of Millikin students—97% of them—receive over $27 million in student financial aid each year from a variety of sources. Student financial aid at Millikin is awarded on the bases of academic merit, talent, and financial need.
Millikin offers more than $20 million annually from its Millikin University Tuition Grants and Scholarships fund.
- Presidential Scholarships
Students with a high academic profile are invited to apply to Millikin's Honors Program and interview for a Presidential Scholarship. This scholarship provides an amount equal to the cost of tuition, and is renewable for four academic years.
- Honors Scholarships
Millikin's Honors Program introduces students to college-level scholarship, research, critical thinking, and writing during the freshman and sophomore years. Honors Scholars are chosen based on their academic achievements, involvement in high school, and an interview/selection process.
- Millikin Merit Scholarships
Students whose admission application and academic profile demonstrates a significant potential for contributing to campus life will be granted a merit scholarship. MU Merit Scholarships range from $5,000 to $10,000 annually and are guaranteed for four years of attendance.
- Long-Vanderburg Scholarships
As part of a continued commitment to diversity, Millikin University strives to give multicultural students access to a Millikin education. Honoring the first African-American male and female Millikin graduates, Fred Long and Marian Vanderburg McCants, the Long-Vanderburg Scholarship Program is an opportunity for qualified students to receive a total of $10,000 annually in merit scholarship funds from Millikin. Selection requires admission to Millikin, completion of the Long-Vanderburg Scholarship Application and an interview. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 cumulative |
