Millersville University

Millersville, Pennsylvania

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Millersville University is one of the highest-ranked public universities in Pennsylvania. It has focused its program initiatives to enhance student learning and engagement, each centered on its commitment to the liberal arts and science tradition. More than 60 programs of study are offered with hands-on learning opportunities and experiential experiences with public, private, regional and global organizations.

Get to know Millersville University

6,758

Degree-Seeking Undergraduates

Enrolled female students

57%

Enrolled male students

43%

Gender Ratio

Full-time students

84%

Part-time students

16%

Full-time to Part-time Ratio

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Retention rate

Full-time faculty

62%

Adjuncts

38%

Faculty Ratio

19:1

Student/teacher ratio

$9,270

In-state tuition cost

$18,730

Out-of-state tuition cost

4-year graduation rate

5-year graduation rate

6-year graduation rate

Acceptance rate

Out-of-state students

College Highlights

Engaged Students

Great Teaching

Vibrant Communities

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Engaged Students

A Millersville education is about providing students with the tools to lead—lead themselves, their families, and their communities. Millersville students are highly engaged individuals who are actively involved in their educational journey. It all comes down to commitment. as a college student, one can’t sit by and watch their four years pass by rather, they have to be part of their own journey by challenging themselves to reach their highest potential.

GLOBAL STUDENTS
Millersville provides its students with global studies opportunities in the form of study abroad, international internships, student teaching abroad, research collaboration, and professional training. Through many partnerships, students are afforded the ability to study around the globe in places like Australia and China. The Office of Global Education & Partnerships works with students and parents to ensure that each effort to study or work abroad is met with the most sincere and valued assistance. Millersville recognizes study abroad, in any capacity, as an integral part of a college experience. Students who have experienced another country’s culture have gained a repertoire of valuable skills.

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Nonresident aliens: 1%
Hispanic/Latino: 11%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 9%
White, non-Hispanic: 73%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 3%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 1%

Great Teaching

Millersville faculty are respected scholars in their fields. They work closely with students, helping them to discover their individual talents and potential. Professors act as mentors, inspiring students to explore their abilities both in and outside of academia. Staff and faculty work together to groom students into strong, intelligent leaders. The goal is to teach students how to discover their individual, academic potential, which they eventually take into their own hands to mold and develop. Millersville asks for the best from its students.

BIG SCHOOL RESOURCES AND SMALL SCHOOL PERKS
Millersville delivers an individualized educational approach. The university offers large institution resources like competitive programs, quality facilities, and research opportunities. But, Millersville also has a teaching style that is close-knit—one that resembles a small school education. Students receive more individualized attention, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 21:1.

PROGRAMS
Millersville has been cited for its education program, but it also offers a wide range of other academic offerings that include: science and technology, human services, arts, humanities, social sciences, and graduate studies. Faculty incorporate a liberal arts education with a highly collaborative academic experience.

Vibrant Communities

Millersville provides a friendly and supportive community to its students—the kind of environment that encourages academic and personal growth. There are plenty of opportunities to succeed and have fun on Millersville’s campus. Outside of class, students can get involved in such extracurricular activities as: experiential learning programs, athletic teams, and clubs and organizations.

CLUBS WITHIN MAJORS
Students have the option to get involved in departmental honors programs and societies or academic clubs within their majors. An example would be the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization, a group within the Business major. Other academic clubs include: Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering, French Circle, Economics Society, and Social Work Organization.

ARTS AND CULTURE
There are approximately 50 clubs at Millersville that are dedicated to art and culture. Interested students can join groups like the Creative Writers Guild or the Jewelry and Metal Arts Guild. There are also several organizations dedicated to music performance and appreciation.

GREEK LIFE
Millersville students have the opportunity to join a sorority or fraternity, and there are many benefits that come with involvement in Greek Life. Greek students are exposed to many different leadership and management positions. They gain experience working with faculty and alumni, and they help their community through service initiatives. Overall, involvement in Greek Life is bonding experience where students can grow and learn from one another.

ATHLETIC CLUBS
Millersville offers over 25 athletic clubs, the interests of which span from dance to Ultimate Frisbee. There are also several club sport options that include programs like soccer, volleyball, and lacrosse.

Successful Outcomes

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND CAREER MANAGEMENT
The Experiential Learning and Career Management service is designed to guide students’ academic and career goals through advising and counseling. Within this service, there are concentrations, all working toward the advancement of student success. The Career Services Office is also dedicated to helping students identify and fulfil their career goals. Students explore their various career desires and learn how they can get to where they want to be.

Job and Internship fairs are also available to students, introducing them to prospects for work or practice within their chosen field.

INTERNSHIPS
Through internships, students can apply the theories they learn at the academic level to professional contexts. Campus resources at Millersville are prepared to help students locate and secure positions as interns.

Millersville also gives students the opportunity to practice within their field on a global scale. They can travel abroad and complete internships with international companies, regardless of their chosen field of study.

VOLUNTEER CENTRAL
Volunteer Central connects students with community service and service-learning initiatives and opportunities.

Admission & Aid

Admission

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 490 | 75th Percentile: 590
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 480 | 75th Percentile: 570

Tuition & Cost

Tuition (in-state): $9,270
Tuition (out-of-state): $18,730
Fees: $2,588
Room: $8,440
Board: $5,000

Contact Millersville University

Contact Admissions

www.millersville.edu/admissions
(717) 871-4625
admissions@millersville.edu

Campus Location

P.O. Box 1002
Millersville, PA 17551

(717) 871-4636