Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,233
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Acceptance rate	96%
Students retention rate	75%
On-time graduation rate	57%

Located in Millersville, Pennsylvania, Millersville U is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 96% indicates that Millersville U is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Millersville University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Millersville U is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Pennsylvania is 17-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

Millersville U boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

96.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,256

Cost of attendance at Millersville University of Pennsylvania in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,226

Cost of attendance at Millersville University of Pennsylvania in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 62 of freshman students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania received on average $6,568 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,568

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	316	28%	$4,483	$1,416,652
Other Federal Grant	399	35%	$4,407	$1,758,439
State Grant/Scholarships	303	27%	$3,089	$936,074
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	483	42%	$4,076	$1,968,858
Total Grant & Scholarships	710	62%	$6,568	$4,663,371

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Millersville University of Pennsylvania students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Millersville University of Pennsylvania students is 56.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.7%.

56.6%

asian 56.2% 18 students
African American 37.9% 44 students
white 60.0% 614 students
hispanic 46.9% 45 students
Mixed Race 50.9% 27 students

Sport Conferences

Football Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Baseball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Basketball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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