Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Millersville, PA
  • 0 reviews
#13 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

Overview

Total enrollment

6,975
Millersville University of Pennsylvania overview
Millersville University of Pennsylvania overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in rural Millersville, Pennsylvania, approximately 75 miles west of Philadelphia and 3 miles southwest of Lancaster. Established in 1855 as the first state-owned normal school in Pennsylvania, the 250-acre campus features a mix of historic limestone buildings and modern academic facilities arranged around a central quad. The university maintains a selective admission process and offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in education, business, and science disciplines, continuing its legacy as a teacher preparation institution. Students can choose from traditional residence halls or suite-style campus housing, with most first-year students required to live on campus. The university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Marauders, primarily in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.

Ratings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    5 out of 10
  • Resources
    4 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    6 out of 10
  • Value
    1 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy
Millersville University of Pennsylvania admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1020/1210

Acceptance Rate

86.2%
Millersville University of Pennsylvania applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 18.2%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Pennsylvania Resident Tuition

$11,128

Out of State Resident Tuition

$22,952

Breakdown

In State Costs for Millersville University of Pennsylvania
  • Tuition $11,128
  • Books and Supplies $1,000
  • Other Fees $3,412
  • Room and Board $12,830
  • Budget for Other Expenses $3,400
  • Total One Year Cost $31,770

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

65% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are Education, Social Sciences, and Business. 16% of students major in Education, 12% in Social Sciences, and 12% in Business.

  • Education 16%
  • Social Sciences 12%
  • Business 12%
  • Engineering Technology 8%
  • Psychology 7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214041.

GPA calculator: Millersville University of Pennsylvania GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026