Millikin University has been recognized by Washington Monthly in its 2021 College Guide and Rankings, released on Aug. 30, as being a top Bachelor's College and a Best Bang for the Buck Midwest university.
U.S. News & World Report has recognized Millikin University as a leading institution in higher education in its 2022 "Best Colleges" guidebook, released on Sept. 13, 2021. Millikin is ranked No. 12 in the Best Regional Colleges in the Midwest category, making Millikin the highest ranked college in Illinois on this list.
Before completing an internship in Washington, D.C., and prior to a job-shadowing experience in South Korea and finding her passion in international politics, Angela Arnold wanted to study music at Millikin University.
Millikin University's New Student Welcome Week is an opportunity for first-year students to get a jump on the Big Blue experience … that also means getting to know the community that surrounds Millikin's campus.
Millikin University's tight-knit campus community is a reflection of the great work put forth by faculty, staff and students every year, most notably student workers. From resident assistants to tutors to mentors, student workers, also known as paraprofessionals, play a vital role on campus especially at the beginning of a new academic year when new students arrive on campus.
New students who become a part of the Millikin University community are quickly introduced to the incredible breadth of academic, leadership and co-curricular opportunities during New Student Welcome Week and it all starts with move-in days on campus.
Many students who begin their first year at college usually share a very similar situation … they want the best start possible. The EDGE program at Millikin University helps make that goal achievable, and then some, by helping students adjust to the realities of the college classroom.