Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Milligan, Tennessee |
| Online | milligan.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Milligan University is a private Christian liberal arts institution situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northeastern Tennessee, approximately 15 minutes from Johnson City. The 235-acre campus, established in 1866, features a mix of historic and modern buildings alongside the banks of Buffalo Creek, with the original limestone-constructed Hopwood Memorial Christian Church serving as a campus landmark. The university maintains strong academic programs in business, nursing, and education, while also offering pre-professional tracks in medicine and law. Milligan's residential campus houses most undergraduate students in traditional dormitories and apartment-style units, emphasizing a close-knit academic community. The institution competes in the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) as the Buffaloes, participating in NAIA Division II athletics.
Ratings
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Milligan is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1120/1290 |
| ACT | 21/27 |
| GPA | 3.69 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $1,650 |
| Room and Board | $8,000 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,376 |
| Total One Year Cost | $53,026 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=486901 IPEDS survey data for Milligan University.
Current students may use the Milligan University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025