Milligan University Acceptance Rate
Milligan, Tennessee · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,164
- Admitted
- 818
- Yield
- 29.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 9 years of federal data, Milligan University's acceptance rate has risen from 65.2% in 2015–16 to 70.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 603 to 1,164 (+93%) over that period.
Its 70.3% rate makes Milligan University more selective than about 62% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Tennessee schools, it is more selective than about 39%.
Milligan University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 29.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | 603 | 393 | 65.2% | 187 |
| 2016–17 | 596 | 430 | 72.1% | 194 |
| 2017–18 | 722 | 417 | 57.8% | 204 |
| 2018–19 | 482 | 402 | 83.4% | 155 |
| 2019–20 | 548 | 542 | 98.9% | 226 |
| 2020–21 | 518 | 514 | 99.2% | 198 |
| 2021–22 | 860 | 519 | 60.3% | 176 |
| 2022–23 | 844 | 563 | 66.7% | 175 |
| 2023–24 | 1,164 | 818 | 70.3% | 238 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 663 | 471 | 71% |
| Men | 500 | 347 | 69.4% |
| Unknown | 1 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 580–640 | 18% |
| SAT Math | 540–650 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–27 | 56% |
How Milligan University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Milligan University's acceptance rate?
Milligan University's acceptance rate is 70.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (818 admitted of 1,164 applicants).
Is Milligan University test optional?
Milligan University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Milligan University?
Milligan University received 1,164 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 818.
What SAT score do you need for Milligan University?
Admitted students at Milligan University typically scored 580–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–650 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Milligan University getting harder to get into?
Milligan University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 65.2% in 2015–16 to 70.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2015–16 to 2023–24. Official site: www.milligan.edu/.