Description

Millersville University (MU) of Pennsylvania is a public institution that has provided nationally recognized liberal arts programs for over 150 years.

Comprehensive undergraduate and graduate degrees are awarded in the following types of fields:

  • Applied Engineering, Safety and Technology
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Science
  • Foreign Languages
  • Meteorology
  • Nursing
  • Social Work
  • Technology Education

MU also offers experiential learning opportunities such as academic clubs on campus, Honors College enrichment programs, and study abroad travel for academic credit.

College life at the school comprises campus ministry, Greek life, sports teams, student leadership, and more. There are many ways for students to get involved at MU outside of the classroom.

Those who are residents of the state get the benefit of discounted tuition fees for undergraduate and graduate programs. Financial aid is available as well to those who need it and meet the criteria. Most of the students at MU are receiving some form of financial assistance. College seekers interested in applying for admissions to MU must be prepared to submit official transcripts, recommendation letters, and standardized test scores (ACT or SAT).

The school will consider the highest standardized test scores. Students with outstanding performance in challenging college-preparatory coursework are encouraged to apply. Personal interviews are not required by the Admissions office.

Quick Facts about Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Marauders

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Highly Selective

In-State Tuition

$6,240

Out-of-State Tuition

$15,600

Retention Rate

81%

Enrollment

8,342

Year Established

1855

Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 3.5 See all ratings

50% of students gave Millersville University of Pennsylvania 4 stars overall.

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Student at This School - Grad Year 2013

Overall Rating:
3

Detailed Ratings

Some thigns that i like about my college is the more diverse it is getting and the way the past prsident Dr Mcnairy ran the school. This school is fun for me because its the number one state school out of about 15 pennsylvania Psac schools and its close to my home town Philadelphia.

Student at This School - Grad Year 2013

Overall Rating:
4

Detailed Ratings

GREAT SCHOOL WITH TONS OF OPPORTUNITIES, PROFESSORS ARE FAIR, WORKLOAD IS NOT TOO HEAVY, FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE, LOTS OF DIVERSITY IN STUDENTS, HOUSING OPTIONS ON AND OFF CAMPUS, MAIN ROAD IN TO CAMPUS GETS BACKLOGGED

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Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
7,217
Freshman Class
1,322
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
8,342

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
87%
Graduate
13%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
97%
Part-Time
3%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
95%
Out-of-State
5%

Gender of Students

Women
59%
Men
41%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
6%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
80%
Latino
3%
Other
10%

Students State Origin

Pennsylvania
95%
New Jersey
3%
Maryland
1%
Other
1%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%

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