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Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, PA

Millersville University of Pennsylvania, founded in 1855, is a public, liberal arts university. Its 250-acre campus is located in Millersville, five miles southwest of Lancaster.

Tuition & Fees

$12,250

$21,970

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
2%
600-699
23%
500-599
47%
400-499
26%
300-399
2%
700-800
3%
600-699
15%
500-599
53%
400-499
27%
300-399
3%
700-800
0
600-699
8%
500-599
36%
400-499
47%
300-399
9%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
8%
24-29
35%
18-23
39%
12-17
19%
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undergraduateRatios

42%

male

58%

female

1

teacher

19

students

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Moderately Selective

75%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,979
Declined + 1,581
Total Received 6,560
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Public

6,779

undergraduate students

1,023

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Biology
  3. Psychology
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Codes

SAT 2656
ACT 3712

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School Facts

Millersville University of Pennsylvania, founded in 1855, is a public, liberal arts university. Its 250-acre campus is located in Millersville, five miles southwest of Lancaster.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 7,802
Established in 1855
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
•  ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs)
•  ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)
•  ATMAE (Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering)
•  CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation)
•  CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care)
•  CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
•  MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education)
•  NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NASP (National Association of School Psychologists)

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Millersville, PA

250-acre campus in Millersville (population: 8,353), five miles from Lancaster. Major airport in Baltimore (90 miles) and smaller airport in Harrisburg (35 miles). Bus and train serve Lancaster. School operates transportation on campus, to student apartment complexes, to local shopping center, and to Lancaster city (including Amtrak Train Station). Public transportation serves campus.

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
40 Dilworth Rd
Millersville, PA 17551-0302

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
32%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
77%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

Greek Life

 
9 fraternities 4% of male students
 
8 sororities 4% of female students
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
8%
Top 1/4
29%
Top 1/2
66%
Bottom 1/2
34%
Bottom 1/4
7%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
2%
600-699
23%
500-599
47%
400-499
26%
300-399
2%
700-800
3%
600-699
15%
500-599
53%
400-499
27%
300-399
3%
700-800
0
600-699
8%
500-599
36%
400-499
47%
300-399
9%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
8%
24-29
35%
18-23
39%
12-17
19%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
($40 if filed online)
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Reasoning only Not used
SAT Subject Tests Not used
SAT or ACT Required
ACT only Not used

Moderately Selective

75%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,979
Declined + 1,581
Total Received 6,560

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Secondary school record

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Particular talent/ability
Standardized test scores

Considered

Extracurricular activities
Minority affiliation
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Katy A. Charles
Director of Admissions
P: 800 MU-ADMIT
F: 717 871-7973
admissions@millersville.edu

Financial Aid

56%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$8,997

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $9,570
Room $8,780
Board $4,200
Additional fees $2,680
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $26,230
Average Financial Aid - $8,997
Total with Avg. Aid $17,233

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $9,247,607
State $5,236,808
Institutional $2,983,565
Other external $1,112,787
Total $18,580,767

Non-need-based

Federal
State $268,176
Institutional $1,714,414
Other external $1,399,654
Total $3,382,244

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 717 871-5100
F: 717 871-7980
fa.mail@millersville.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Dwight G. Horsey
Associate Vice President for Student Financial Services
dwight.horsey@millersville.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
field hockey
football
golf
lacrosse
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
wrestling

Club Sports - Men's

baseball, bowling, dance, equestrian sports, fencing, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, rugby, running, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

bowling, dance, equestrian sports, fencing, ice hockey, martial arts, rugby, running, soccer, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, climbing, dance team, dodgeball, doubles backyard games, fencing, flag football, floor hockey, inner-tube pool basketball, kickball, mini-thon, pickleball, running, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, step team, swing dance, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Directors

Miles P. Gallagher (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Miles P. Gallagher (women's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division II), Pennsylvania State Athletics Conference
Mascot
Marauder and sidekick, Skully
School colors
black and gold

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Allied Health Technologies
Anthropology
Applied Engineering
Applied Engineering/Safety/Technology
Art
Art Education
Assessment/Curriculum/Teaching
Automation/Robotics Engineering
Biology
Biology Education
Business Administration
Chemistry
Chemistry Education
Clinical Psychology
Computer Science
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education/Pre-K-Grade 4
Earth Science Education
Earth Sciences
Economics
Education Leadership
Emergency Management
English
English Education
Entertainment Technology
Geography
Geology
Gifted Education
Government/Political Affairs
Graphic Design
History
Integrated Scientific Applications
International Studies
Language Literacy Education
Language/Culture Studies
Language/Cultures/French
Language/Cultures/German
Language/Cultures/Spanish
Leadership for Teaching/Learning
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Meteorology
Middle Level Education/4-8
Multidisciplinary Studies
Music
Music Education
Music Management
Nursing
Nursing Practice
Occupational Safety/Environmental Health
Ocean Sciences
Philosophy
Physics
Physics Education
Psychology
School Counseling
School Psychology
Social Studies
Social Studies Education
Social Work
Sociology
Special Education/Early Childhood Education
Speech Communications
Sports Management
Technology/Engineering Education
Technology/Innovation
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Biology
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Technologies

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

7,802

total students

92%

in-state

8%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

87%

6,779
students

Female
58%
3,927

Male
42%
2,852

13%

1,023
students

Female
72%
734

Male
28%
289

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

81%

5,499
students

Female
58%
3,138

Male
42%
2,361

19%

1,280
students

Female
62%
789

Male
38%
491

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
9%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Hispanic/Latino
72%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

77%

Transfer applicants accepted

53%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

85%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 23
Countries most often represented Brazil
China
Mexico
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Smita Prabhu
Associate Director of International Admissions
717 871-5706
smita.prabhu@millersville.edu

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