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All traditional full-time undergraduate students will receive the �ǿ����޴�ý Tuition Promise rate. Students who are enrolled in graduate programs or part-time programming have different tuition rates. View all tuition costs and fees at millikin.edu/cost-aid. 

We know that students and families often make decisions based on published tuition price, which is not always reflective of what they will actually pay. We want to ensure students are considering �ǿ����޴�ý University when deciding where to invest in their future. As part of �ǿ����޴�ý’s Strategic Plan, the University has prioritized the use of data-driven decisions to deliver on the promise of excellence in education. What the data shows is that an institution’s published tuition price, which is typically significantly higher than what students pay, often results in students and families ruling out institutions before they get the full picture of the financial aid they will receive.    

Without a thorough understanding of the scholarships and aid packages that �ǿ����޴�ý students receive, families perceive �ǿ����޴�ý to be out of reach. Once students apply to �ǿ����޴�ý, they discover that our competitive, personalized financial aid packages significantly reduce the actual amount they pay for a �ǿ����޴�ý education — but students who choose not to apply based on the published tuition price never realize the true out-of-pocket costs to attend that could be within reach. This change in our pricing model provides transparency that we hope will empower students to make more informed decisions about the education they can afford. This tuition reduction will better reflect what our students, on average, actually pay to attend.  
 

�ǿ����޴�ý’s reduced tuition price of $26,000 will be effective beginning in the Fall term of the 2024-25 academic year.

�ǿ����޴�ý awards millions of dollars in scholarships each year and that will not change. Every student admitted to �ǿ����޴�ý will receive an initial Merit Scholarship based on their academic performance, ranging from $6,000 to $10,000. �ǿ����޴�ý will then work with each student to prepare a competitive, personalized financial aid package based on each student’s financial need and talent.  

There is no need to delay. Our tuition reduction is simply resetting our published tuition rate. The out-of-pocket costs for each student will still be determined individually. You should apply for the term you want to attend, and we’ll do the rest to help make it affordable.  

Yes. �ǿ����޴�ý continues to offer competitive scholarship opportunities with awards up to full tuition that recognize talents in the arts, a commitment to diversity, scientific excellence, and more. In addition, we continue to work one-on-one with our students, providing competitive aid packages that are tailored to fit their individual financial needs.  

No. Federal and state grants are awarded based on results from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students will still need to complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for these sources of gift assistance. Most private/outside scholarship awards are based on merit, financial need and/or a student’s talents in the arts, commitment to diversity, scientific excellence, and more — not the published tuition cost of an institution. 

�ǿ����޴�ý students will still have access to Federal student loans if they complete a FAFSA and choose to borrow to help fund their educational costs. We also have a thriving on-campus work-study program for students to help pay for educational expenses and/or earn spending money by working conveniently on campus while taking classes. 

�ǿ����޴�ý has undertaken this change to better fulfill our mission. As part of our commitment to “The �ǿ����޴�ý Difference,” we have pledged to expand access to �ǿ����޴�ý’s distinct brand of education, Performance Learning. This tuition reduction helps us fulfill that pledge — more students will have the opportunity to experience the hands-on, real-world Performance Learning opportunities unique to �ǿ����޴�ý.

The �ǿ����޴�ý University undergraduate published tuition rate beginning with the Fall 2024 term will be the same for all full-time students. The actual out-of-pocket cost will continue to vary from student to student based on the individual financial aid received from Federal, State, outside, and �ǿ����޴�ý resources. Further, the annual, full-time undergraduate tuition rate will increase by no more than $1,000 per year in future years.

With our generous financial aid packages, individual students at �ǿ����޴�ý are likely paying less than the new $26,000 tuition rate. Current �ǿ����޴�ý students can expect a zero percent increase in net tuition (tuition less federal, state, and �ǿ����޴�ý scholarships and grants) for the 2024-25 academic year. Each student’s financial aid package will be evaluated under the new, reduced tuition rate. As always, if you are having trouble affording your out-of-pocket costs, please reach out to our Student Financial Services staff to discuss your situation. The good news is — current students will not see an increase in tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year!  

As you may or may not know, the Federal government is changing the FAFSA form for the coming academic year. The Department of Education is simplifying the form and thus it will not be available in October as it has been in the past. Watch your email for information on the release of the 2024-25 FAFSA application, which is expected to be in late December 2023. We encourage students to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible to remain eligible for all financial assistance programs. �ǿ����޴�ý will begin to send full financial aid awards to continuing students once we receive completed student FAFSA information in early 2024.