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    Awards & Rankings

  • At Millikin University, awards and rankings reflect more than numbers — they highlight the real impact of a Millikin education. From top distinctions in academics and the arts to recognition for affordability, career readiness, and community engagement, Millikin continues to be recognized as a university where students thrive. These honors affirm Millikin’s reputation as a leader in higher education, grounded in both excellence and opportunity.

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  • Awards That Reflect Student Success

    top 25 named illinois colleges

    number 14 best regional midwest colleges

    number 2 best value schools

    number 4 overall rank illinois bachelors colleges

  • Program Awards

    no 1 doctor of nursing practice 2025

    number 1 doctor of nursing practice schools

    number 1 masters of nursing school

    number 5 best finance programs in illinois

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      Millikin University Recognized Among Top Regional Colleges in 2026 U.S. News & World Report Rankings

      September 24, 2025
      RankingsU.S. News & World Report RankingsPresident's Office
    • Nursing

      U.S. News & World Report Ranks Millikin Among 2025 Best Graduate Schools

      April 08, 2025
      NursingCollege of Professional StudiesSchool of NursingCampbell Family Nursing Simulation CenterU.S. News & World Report RankingsRankings
    • Lincoln statue in the snow

      Millikin’s Elementary Education program receives “Exemplary” rating from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for 2024

      January 19, 2025
      Tomorrow's Teachers ConferenceSchool of EducationElementary EducationCollege of Professional StudiesRankingsIllinois Board of Higher EducationPerformance Learning
  • What Students are Saying

    • Millikin is a 'small campus with a big campus vibe' thanks to a department-wide Performance Learning approach that gives you firsthand knowledge and experience that is absolutely vital in preparing for your future. Students can choose from a long list of areas of study, including 'excellent music and business programs' along with beloved nursing, theatre and education departments. These hands-on opportunities allow students to decide quickly if the major they are in is the right fit for them.
    — Princeton Review,
    • Millikin students are "cultured, diverse and friendly. Individually, they come from all walks of life and hold a wide range of personalities, majors and attributes that make them all unique. Not only does this lead to an encouraging environment for learning and creating, it also makes it very easy to form meaningful relationships because attendees are extremely open-minded.
    — Princeton Review,
  • According to Money's Best Colleges Rankings

    "The Performance Learning environment allowed me to experience real world situations right away as a freshman. I was afforded so many different opportunities ranging from choir, to Greek life, to a student-run theatre company."

    "The varieties of styles of teaching courses are so different. Some professors lecture the whole time, others get involve with the students, and some do both. I like how the class size is not to overwhelmingly large or small, the professors know your name."

    "I get to experience lots of one-on-one with my professors due to the exceptionally small class size. They make me feel comfortable to approach with questions."

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