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Milligan University

Milligan University is a private nonprofit university in a midsize suburb of the Johnson City, TN metro with 834 students and a 72% acceptance rate.

Milligan, Tennessee · Private nonprofit · Suburb, midsize · 834 students

NAIA · Appalachian Athletic Conference

Admission rate

72%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,189

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

21–27

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$21,365

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

63%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

79%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$46,641

10 years after entry

Students

834

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$15,118
$30,001–48,000$14,635
$48,001–75,000$16,351
$75,001–110,000$22,348
Over $110,000$26,390

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management32
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse11
Mechanical Engineering10
Electrical and Electronics Engineering9
Early Childhood Education and Teaching9
Psychology7
Computer and Information Sciences6
Show the other 25 majors
Biology/Biological Sciences6
Accounting6
Political Science and Government4
Graphic Design3
Visual and Performing Arts3
Computer Science3
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia2
Humanities/Humanistic Studies2
Youth Ministry2
Chemistry2
Criminal Justice and Corrections2
Social Work2
Economics2
History2
Journalism, Other1
Communication Management and Strategic Communications1
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance1
Music Teacher Education1
English Language and Literature1
Mathematics1
Bible/Biblical Studies1
Worship Ministry1
Divinity/Ministry1
Musical Theatre1
Music1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NAIA, Appalachian Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NAIA, Appalachian Athletic Conference

Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, midsize

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Johnson City, TN

214,948 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Tri-Cities (TRI)

Nearest hub airport

Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 4.0 of 20

Elevation

1,591 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

26°F

July high

86°F

Annual snowfall

6.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

18 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$960 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, suburban campus, NAIA, similar size