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Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Public Millersville, PA · Suburban · Mid-Atlantic · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
56%
Graduation Rate
$55,246
Earnings (10yr)
$20,787
Net Price
86%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a solid choice for students seeking a supportive environment to pursue their education. With an acceptance rate of 86%, it welcomes a diverse range of learners, including those interested in top programs like Education, Health Professions, Business & Marketing, and Visual & Performing Arts. The active campus life and strong community ties make it an attractive option for students who thrive in collaborative settings.

Graduating from Millersville can lead to promising outcomes, with a median earning of $55,246 ten years after completing a degree. This figure gives a good indication of the potential return on investment for students. Additionally, affordability is a key consideration; about 27% of students receive Pell Grants, making it easier for those from lower-income backgrounds to access higher education.

When it comes to the financial aspects, the net price after aid stands at $20,787, with a median debt of $23,507 for graduates. This suggests that while students may carry some debt, it is manageable relative to their earnings. Those who tend to thrive here are often those who are engaged in their studies and take advantage of the university's resources, forming connections within their chosen fields.

Rankings

How Millersville Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation56%Earnings 10yr$55KNet Price$21KRetention77%Median Debt$24KPell Grant Rate27%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$15K$0-30K$15K$30-48K$18K$48-75K$25K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%403.5%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%2218.2%MOBILITY89.51%

Cost & Financial Aid

$11,128
In-State Tuition
$22,952
Out-of-State
$20,787
Avg Net Price
$23,507
Median Debt
27%
Pell Grant Rate
51%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$14,565
Family Income $0–$30K
$15,313
Family Income $30K–$48K
$17,961
Family Income $48K–$75K
$24,541
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$44,813
6 Years After Entry
$49,899
8 Years
$55,246
10 Years
0.43x
Debt-to-Earnings
68%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$44,813 6yr $49,899 8yr $55,246 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

89.51%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
2218.2%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
403.5%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$93,500
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.67
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.01
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
7.0%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Innovation

Data: Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data

0.251%
Inventor Rate
16
Total Patents

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 86%
Retention Rate 77%
SAT Average 1110
SAT Range 1020–1210
Full-Time Faculty 66%
Faculty Salary (mo) $11,531
Diversity Index 0.45
First-Gen Students 35%

Top Programs

Education 13%
Health Professions 11%
Business & Marketing 9%
Visual & Performing Arts 9%
Social Sciences 8%
Psychology 6%
Biology & Biomedical 6%
Communications 4%