Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA1 South George Street, Lyle Hall, Millersville, PA 17551-0302
717-871-4636
Founded in 1855, Millersville University is a public university in Millersville, Pennsylvania. It is one of fourteen schools that make up the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through its five colleges: College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; College of Education and Human Development; College of Science and Technology; School of Business Administration; and Graduate School.
The Millersville campus is located in the borough of Millersville, Pennsylvania, about 30 miles (48 km) east of Harrisburg, the state capital. The university is situated on 102 acres (41 ha) of land. The campus is home to a variety of academic and administrative buildings, as well as athletic facilities, residence halls, and a student center.
The Millersville University community is made up of more than 6,000 students from across the United States and more than 40 countries. The university offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as a number of non-degree programs.
Millersville University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The university's athletic teams compete in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and are members of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).
The Millersville campus was originally home to the Millersville Academy, a school for boys founded in 1855. The academy was renamed the Millersville State Normal School in 1859, and became a state teachers college in 1927. The school became Millersville State College in 1960 and Millersville University of Pennsylvania in 1983.
Today, Millersville University is a comprehensive public university that offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. The university is committed to providing a quality education at an affordable price. Millersville University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and offers a variety of financial aid options to help students meet the cost of attendance.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 7456
Acceptance Rate: 84.55%
Type: Public, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.millersville.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.millersville.edu/finaid/
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $29321
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $39291
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is $118369.09. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania. For graduates of Millersville University of Pennsylvania, we saw an average early-career income of $50800.00 and mid-career income of $89700.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.