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 Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

72.3%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

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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

3.69

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.69

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

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.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Milligan University freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 29.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 27.0% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 15.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 14.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 6.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 8.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Milligan SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1133-1268

Freshmen who sent SAT

12%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 573
  • Math 560
  • Composite 1133
SAT 25th percentile scores for Milligan University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 650
  • Math 618
  • Composite 1268
SAT 75th percentile scores for Milligan University

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

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

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.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Milligan University
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1268+ Above 75th >83%
1200 to 1268 Avg + 72%-83%
1133 to 1200 Avg - 58%-72%
Below 1133 Below mid-50 <58%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Milligan ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

22-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

59%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 21
  • Math 22
  • Composite 22
ACT 25th percentile scores for Milligan University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 28
  • Math 26
  • Composite 27
ACT 75th percentile scores for Milligan University

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

1 9 18 27 36

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.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Milligan University
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
27+ Above 75th >85%
24 to 27 Avg + 72%-85%
22 to 24 Avg - 61%-72%
Below 22 Below mid-50 <61%

How to read these figures

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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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Milligan University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 630 449 1,079
Accepted 457 323 780
Acceptance Rate 73% 72% 72%
Enrolled 112 103 215
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 25% 32% 28%

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?

Milligan University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 28, 2027

Days left to Apply

362

Applicants 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

High school credits accepted at Milligan University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit
Dual Credit
Credit for Life Experiences

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