Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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$9,570
Avg in-state tuition
$19,290
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a medium-sized public university located on a suburban campus in Millersville, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,454, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The university offers 54 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 56%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,570, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $19,290.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
85% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
56% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1000-1190
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
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Students enrolled
98%
Online student enrollment
19:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
75%
Hispanic
10%
Black
8%
Asian
3%
Unknown
1%
Two or more races
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
61%
Socio-economic diversity
30% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
11
Total Online Enrollment
7,273
Percent of Programs Online
89% On-campus
11% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 25% online
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 2% online
Graduate Certificate 46% online
Master's 14% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $9,570 | $19,290 |
Graduate | $9,288 | $13,932 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
On-campus room and board | $14,106 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,550 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $14,009 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,810 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,100 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $27,226 | $36,946 |
Off-campus without family | $27,389 | $37,109 |
Off-campus with family | $13,670 | $23,390 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
58%
State Grant Aid
30%
Institution Grant Aid
37%
Pell Grant
30%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$24k
Average student debt after graduation
$36k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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