1184 West Main Street
Decatur, IL 62522

An independent, comprehensive university, Millikin University aims to integrate liberal arts with practical, hands-on learning for their community of students. Diversity is valued and seen in broad terms at this Illinois university where the recruitment of a diverse population enhances the total educational experience.

MU prides itself on its well-rounded offerings from three professional schools and one for liberal arts and sciences where all of their programs, from classical music to accounting, vie for excellence. Millikin University enables students to take control of their own education by choosing internships and study abroad programs or developing special projects that will help them direct their career path and future.

Millikin University uses real-world projects to reinforce classroom experiences and also help students develop practical skills. The university feels a great responsibility to their community and instills this idea of giving back into their entire community.

Quick Facts

Millikin University enrolls almost 2,400 students in undergraduate and master's degree programs with an average class size of 23 students.

There are more than 90 student organizations at this Illinois university, offering opportunities for leadership and participation in such groups as the Greek community, student government, and more.

Big Blue Athletics for men and women at MU include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming, track and field, cheerleading and dance. Men's sports also include baseball, football, and wrestling, while women's teams also include softball, tennis, and volleyball.

Millikin University has a thriving international studies program where students can earn credit while living and studying in other parts of the world, immersing themselves for a week or two or for a full semester.

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