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Milligan College Admission Requirements

Milligan College, Tennessee

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Your chances of getting into Milligan College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

67.3%
Admission Difficulty for Milligan College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Milligan College is 67.3%.  Its admission rate is the 18th lowest in Tennessee.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Milligan College and can you get accepted?

Milligan College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 414 out of the 615 who applied were admitted.

The school has average admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 47 percent (SAT 1020/1270 ACT 22/26). Milligan College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.4. 42% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Milligan College?

67% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Milligan College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.4 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1150 on the SAT
  • Score 24 on the ACT
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Milligan College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.4*

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Milligan College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Milligan College are to have around a 3.4 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Milligan College accepts 67% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Milligan College is 3.4 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #27 in Tennessee for highest average GPA.

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*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.4 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Milligan College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1020-1270

Applicants Submitting SAT 

27%
SAT Scores for Milligan College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 520
Math 25th Percentile 500
Composite 25th Percentile 1020
SAT Scores for Milligan College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 650
Math 75th Percentile 600
Composite 75th Percentile 1270
Average SAT Score 1150

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Milligan College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Milligan College is 1150 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1020-1270. Students who get into Milligan College score in the top 57 percent of all SAT test takers..  Milligan College ranks #12 in the state of Tennessee for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1150 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Milligan College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1020 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1020, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 890, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1150 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1145, you have around a 67% chance of being admitted. A 1270 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 79% chance of getting in.

Milligan College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1270 and Above Good >79%
1145 to 1270 Avg + 67%-79%
1020 to 1145 Avg - 52%-67%
895 to 1020 Reach 36%-52%
Less than 895 Low <36%
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Milligan College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

22-26 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

85%
ACT Scores for Milligan College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 21
Math 25th Percentile 21
Composite 25th Percentile 22
ACT Scores for Milligan College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 29
Math 75th Percentile 26
Composite 75th Percentile 26
Average ACT Score 24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Milligan College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Milligan College is 24, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 22 and 26.  The school ranks #9 in Tennessee for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 24. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 22 and score in the score in the top 37 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 20.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 85 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Milligan College.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Milligan College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 24 score has around 67% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 79% with a 26 ACT score.

Milligan College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >79%
24 to 26 Avg + 67%-79%
22 to 24 Avg - 52%-67%
20 to 22 Reach 36%-52%
Less than 20 Low <36%
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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Milligan College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 382 233 615
Accepted 269 145 414
Acceptance Rate 70% 62% 67%
Enrolled 109 65 174
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 41% 45% 42%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Milligan College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Milligan College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Milligan College Application Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Milligan College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Milligan College is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.4 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1150 on the SAT and 24 on the ACT will further lock in your application.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221014 IPEDS survey data for Milligan College.

Last updated February 24, 2024