Milligan College

PO Box 500, Milligan Hwy, Milligan College, TN 37682

http://www.milligan.edu/

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Founded in 1866, Milligan's mission then and now is to educate Christian leaders. From the very beginning, that meant teaching young minds like yours to think for yourself, to discover Christian truths within your own life, and to flourish as a shining example for others in whatever profession you are led to pursue.

Today, Milligan is a flourishing liberal arts college with a distinctively different approach to higher education. Our mission is to help students develop into servant-leaders who engage the culture for Christ. We cordially invite you to visit to begin to discover what your future holds.

Milligan’s student body of 1100 is from more than forty states and ten nations. Eighty percent of traditional students live on campus in one of six residence halls. More than forty clubs and
organizations provide opportunities to develop leadership skills. A wide variety of activities and campus events encourage social, cultural, and spiritual growth. Milligan College is affiliated with the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, but the interdenominational student body is diverse.

In Milligan's educational model, the student is expected to acquire a general education by following a rationally determined pattern of course requirements comprised of required and optional courses in the various major disciplines. Every undergraduate degree-seeking student must fulfill the requirements of a faculty-approved major. Except in the case of a few majors, students are not required to pursue a minor, but many are available if they so choose.

Milligan College grants three baccalaureate degrees and three master's degrees: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Education (M.Ed.), and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (M.S.O.T.).

At Milligan, you'll be a part of a small, close-knit student body of around 1,100 students. Here, 85 percent of traditional students live on campus in one of six residence halls -- creating a true collegiate environment. You'll find a warm Christian community, allowing you to form friendships that will last a lifetime. Our students come from more than 40 states and 10 nations, so you'll likely find students with similar interests as yourself, as well as those of different cultures, regions and views.

There are an assortment of concerts, lectures, theatrical productions, recitals, athletic events, art exhibits and other community-oriented activities that are open to the public. With more than 40 clubs and organizations on campus, you can make a difference.

As a Christian college, Milligan adopts basic moral and social principles and expects students to serve Christ in an atmosphere of trust, encouragement, and respect for one another. You'll find a community that values your character development as much as your knowledge development.

Milligan’s 181-acre picturesque campus, which comprises more than twenty buildings of Georgian-Colonial architecture, is located in the beautiful mountains of northeastern Tennessee, just
minutes from Johnson City and the dynamic Tri-Cities region. Students enjoy historical locations, theaters, parks, restaurants, and shops; explore the breathtaking Appalachian Mountains by
hiking or camping in state parks near campus; visit local lakes and rivers for outdoor recreation; or ski the nearby North Carolina slopes. Because Milligan believes leadership is about service, students are encouraged to be active in the local community. Many are employed in internships or part-time work in area businesses.

Milligan is located in an area that is rich with cultural, historical, and recreational opportunities. So the things to do off-campus are also endless. Students enjoy theaters, restaurants, shopping, historical locations, parks, and more. You can explore the breathtaking Appalachian Mountains by hiking or campus, ski nearby North Carolina slopes, or visit local lakes and rivers for outdoor recreation.

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Milligan College

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Milligan College is a Christian liberal arts college founded in 1866 and located immediately outside of Elizabethton in Carter County, Tennessee. The school has a student population of just over 1,000 students as well as a campus that is located just minutes from downtown Johnson City, Tennessee. Like many colleges and universities, it has its own zip code, 37682.

Milligan College is historically-related to the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and the a cappella Churches of Christ, but welcomes students from all backgrounds. The College offers 23 bachelors and 3 masters degrees in various fields of study.

History

The school began as an endeavor of the Rev. Wilson G. Barker, a Disciples of Christ minister, and the Buffalo Creek Christian Church, a congregation of the Disciples of Christ located on Buffalo Creek in Carter County, Tennessee. While it began as a private secondary school known as the Buffalo Male and Female Institute, the institution was elevated to the collegiate level in 1881 with the arrival of the Rev. Dr. Josephus Hopwood and his wife Sarah LaRue Hopwood. Hopwood, a Disciples of Christ minister and educator, came to the school with the understanding that it would become a liberal arts college to train leaders for Disciples of Christ churches and the communities of Appalachia. The name was changed to Milligan College in 1881 in honor of the Professor Robert Milligan, president and professor of Biblical Studies at the College of the Bible,Kentucky University (now Lexington Theological Seminary). Hopwood continued to serve the school as president until 1903 when he left to found Virginia Christian College (now Lynchburg College) in Lynchburg, Virginia. He returned for an interim presidency in 1915-1917.

Dr. Henry Derthick's presidency is perhaps the most defining administration in early the history of the college. He served from 1917 to 1940 and during this tenure the college grew and gained a reputation for excellence in the region. Derthick succeeded in bringing the college through the Great Depression.

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Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
733: On Campus Housing:
Available: Full Time Students:
100%: Athletic Programs:
Available

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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 17,240: Students Receiving Aid:
98%

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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 30: Selectivity:
Selective

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Degree Programs at Milligan College

Bachelor's Level Programs

Arts & Humanities
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    A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.
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  - Humanities/Humanistic Studies
    
    A program that focuses on combined studies and research in the humanities subjects as distinguished from the social and physical sciences, emphasizing languages, literatures, art, music, philosophy and religion.
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    A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.
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    A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.
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  - Bible/Biblical Studies
    
    Biblical Studies is a four, six, or eight year program studying the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature. These programs are designed for those desiring an in-depth theological study of these ancient scriptures. Often, these programs prepare students for vocations as religious leaders, teachers, etc.
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    A general, undifferentiated program that focuses on the visual and performing arts and that may prepare individuals in any of the visual artistic media or performing disciplines.
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Business
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    An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.
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    Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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    A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.
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  - Music Teacher Education
    
    A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.
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Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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  - Health and Physical Education
    
    A general program that focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish related research and service goals. Includes instruction in human movement studies, motivation studies, rules and practice of specific sports, exercise and fitness principles and techniques, basic athletic injury prevention and treatment, and organizing and leading fitness and sports programs.
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  - Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
    
    A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.
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Life Science
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  - Biology/Biological Sciences
    
    Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
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Mathematics and Statistics
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- General Mathematics
  
  A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.
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Natural Sciences
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    A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.
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    A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
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  - Sociology
    
    A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.
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    A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.
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Master's Level Programs

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  - General Education
    
    A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social foundations of education.
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Health & Medical Services
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  - Occupational Therapy/Therapist
    
    A program that prepares individuals to assist patients limited by physical, cognitive, psychosocial, mental, developmental, and learning disabilities, as well as adverse environmental conditions, to maximize their independence and maintain optimum health through a planned mix of acquired skills, performance motivation, environmental adaptations, assistive technologies, and physical agents. Includes instruction in the basic medical sciences, psychology, sociology, patient assessment and evaluation, standardized and non-standardized tests and measurements, assistive and rehabilitative technologies, ergonomics, environmental health, special education, vocational counseling, health education and promotion, and professional standards and ethics.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time

Full-Time 100%

Part-Time 0%

Men vs. Women

Women 61%

Men 39%

Race/Ethnicity

Caucasian 95%

Other 2%

African-American 2%

Hispanic 1%

Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State

Out-of-State 67%

In-State 33%

Top States for Incoming Freshman

Tennessee 33%

Indiana 14%

Virginia 8%

Kentucky 5%

Ohio 5%

Percent of Students International:	2%

Percent of Students International:

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available:	Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus:	62%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus:	No

Athletics

Member of:	NAA, NAIA
Sports Include:	Basketball (Appalachian Athletic Conference) Baseball (Appalachian Athletic Conference) Track (Appalachian Athletic Conference)


Tuition & Fees (undergraduate)	Expenses
Published Tuition and Fees:	$ 17,240
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:	$ 16,730
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:	$ 510
Financial Aid	Avg. Amount Received	% of Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grants:	$ 3,077	26%
State and Local Grants:	$ 4,869	7%
Institutional Grants:	$ 7,393	98%
Student Loans:	$ 4,243	59%
Any Aid:		98%

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate:	78% (Selective)
Test Scores
SAT Scores:
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores:	56%
Bottom 25th Percentile:	Verbal: 500, Math: 480
Top 75th Percentile:	Verbal: 600, Math: 590
ACT Scores:
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores:	66%
Bottom 25th Percentile:	Composite: 21, Verbal: 22, Math: 19
Top 75th Percentile:	Composite: 26, Verbal: 28, Math: 26

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee:	$ 30.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies:	Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent:	Recommended
High School GPA:	Required
High School Rank:	Recommended
High School Record:	Required
Recommendations:	Required
TOEFL:	Required
Test Scores:	Required

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