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Public suburban college in Millersville

Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a public institution in Millersville with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1120, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.6K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

54% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,246 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,231.

Established

1855

Motto

Seize the Opportunity

Mascot

Millersville Marauder and Skully (Marauders)

Type

Public liberal arts master's level doctoral level

Conference

NCAA Division II

Division

Division II

89%

Acceptance

1120

SAT Avg

5,610

Undergrads

19:1

Student : Faculty

54%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$55,246

Earnings 10yr

$20,231

Avg Net Price

More About This School

Varsity Sports

WomenClub lacrosseRunning clubCross countryClub basketball

History & Fun Facts

•History Millersville University was established in 1855 as the "Lancaster County Normal School", the first state normal school in Pennsylvania.
•It subsequently changed its name to "Millersville State Normal School" in 1859 and Millersville later became a state teachers' college in 1927.
•It was renamed "Millersville State College" in 1959 and officially became the Millersville University of Pennsylvania in 1983.
•The original Old Main of 1854 In November 1852, the Lancaster County Educational Association met in Strasburg to form an institute for teacher training.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1120

Reading & WritingMid: 560

520620

MathMid: 550

510590

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Typical Application Requirements

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,262

Tuition (out-of-state)$16,232

Room & Board$12,600

Books & Supplies$1,000

Total Cost of Attendance$27,086

Average Net Price$20,231

Median Debt at Graduation$23,507

Monthly Payment (10yr)$249

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,632

$30–48K$15,117

$48–75K$18,988

$75–110K$23,020

$110K+$24,724

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

48.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,220

Programs (92)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate54.4%

Freshman Retention78.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,813

10 Years$55,246

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

78%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

5,610

Gender Split

58% / 42%

Women / Men

First Generation

35%

Pell Grant Recipients

27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 73%

Black 9%

Hispanic 11%

Asian 3%

Two+ 1%

Int'l 2%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

38

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

9

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

3

Motor Vehicle Theft

4

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

11

Drug Arrests

8

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from PA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

63 mi(109 min)

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

133 mi(231 min)

Pittsburghpop. 300K

194 mi(336 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MDTHarrisburg25 mi

PHLPhiladelphia PHL60 mi

ABELehigh Valley66 mi

Distance to Cities

Harrisburg, PA34 mi

~59 min drive

Philadelphia, PA63 mi

~1h 49m drive

Trenton, NJ87 mi

~2h 31m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Median Earnings After Graduation

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Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

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