Milligan Admission Requirements
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Milligan Admission Overview
Milligan admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Milligan admitted 72.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.69 GPA (A-) and SAT 1133-1268 / ACT 22-27. Milligan is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Milligan is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Milligan Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Low
Admission difficulty for Milligan University
Acceptance Rate
The Milligan acceptance rate is 72.3%. Last year, 780 of 1,079 applicants were admitted. That is the 24th lowest acceptance rate in Tennessee.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Milligan and can you get accepted?
Milligan is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Milligan University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.69. 28% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Milligan GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.69Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.69
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Milligan typically have around a 3.69 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Milligan is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
29% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #8 in Tennessee for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Milligan SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1133-1268Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
12%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 573
- Math 560
- Composite 1133
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 650
- Math 618
- Composite 1268
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Milligan typically score around a 1200 SAT (middle 50% 1133–1268) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 76th percentile nationally. Milligan ranks #10 in the state of Tennessee for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1133 to 1268
SAT policy
Milligan is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1200 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Milligan ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
22-27Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
59%25th Percentile Scores
- English 21
- Math 22
- Composite 22
75th Percentile Scores
- English 28
- Math 26
- Composite 27
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Milligan typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 22–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Milligan places #9 among colleges in Tennessee for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 22 to 27
ACT policy
You may apply to Milligan without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Milligan University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Aug 28, 2027Days left to Apply
362Applicants have 362 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 28, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Milligan University is $30.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Milligan is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 72.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.69 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1133-1268); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=486901.
GPA calculator: Milligan University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026