Established in 1855, Millersville University (MU), also known as ‘The Ville’, is a public institution based in Pennsylvania in the USA. Running for 160 years, the university has developed a broad range of programs, specialising in science, mathematics, humanities, social science and education.
Millersville University currently ranks 97th in the 2022 Regional Universities North (US News and World Report). MU is unique in that it offers the resources of a large university while having a close and supportive community. It also repeatedly ranks as one of the safest college campuses in the US.
Students benefit from learning in a beautiful rural location set across 250 acres, while also being close by to major US cities such as New York, Washington DC, and Philadelphia. Millersville University also sponsors 19 intercollegiate varsity sports with many competing in NCAA Division II. With a baseball pitch, golf course, fitness centre, basketball courts and swimming pool, students will be spoilt for choice when it comes to sporting facilities.
MU does not currently require students to have the Covid-19 vaccine, although it is strongly recommended. The university is operating with face to face and online classes and masks are optional on campus. Students can check for the latest Covid rules on the university website.
The university is also undergoing a campus revitalization, funded through the “imagine the possible” campaign. By September 2021, the university had raised USD 81 million for this project. MU also received the largest ever donation to the university of USD 1.5 million from Lois Morgan ’54 to renovate the Biemesderfer Stadium. This will now be known as the Morgan Athletic Complex, a state-of-the-art sports facility with new locker rooms, athletic training rooms, a new press box and a video scoreboard.
The Campus Revitalization project will also look to improve physical spaces around campus to enhance the student experience. This includes the restoration of two campus ponds and updating the chemistry laboratories.
US$22,230 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
US$15,360 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
US$9,988 Living costs
US$9,804 To live on campus
At MU, 82 percent of students receive financial aid to support with the cost of their studies. Students receive a high standard of education for a third of the cost compared to the average private college.
Tuition fees at MU vary depending on length of study, whether a student lives on or off campus and the number of credits a student takes. For a full-time out-of-state and international undergraduate students living on campus, they can expect to pay the following tuition fees (before awards):
15 credits – USD 19,290 per year (USD 9,645 per semester)
Students can reach out to staff within the International Admissions department to request what they may qualify for at the university to get help and advice on funding their studies.
When applying to Millersville, all undergraduate students are automatically eligible for Merit Scholarship consideration. These scholarships are automatically applied upon admission and are based solely on GPA. Award values can be found on the university’s website, but can range from USD 3,000 to USD 5,000 per academic year.
Beginning with students admitted for Fall 2018 and forward, out-of-state and international students may qualify for an automatic tuition reduction upon admission to Millersville University. No separate application process is required. Out-of-state students are defined as students with residence outside the state of Pennsylvania and international students are defined as students residing in the U.S. on visa or intending to study in the U.S. on a student visa. Eligibility criteria and award details can be found on the university website, but students could receive between USD 4,000 and USD 6,000 reductions per year.
Students applying to MU as a freshman (first-year student) directly from high school will need to submit an online application form and include copies of their high school transcripts and personal statement. SAT/ACT scores and official transcripts are also highly recommended but not compulsory to receive an admission decision. Official transcripts will be required if offered admission to Millersville.
While entry requirements do vary according to each course, the university often accepts applicants with a solid B average and an above-average SAT/ACT score. This gives students an indication of the kind of standard the university prefers.
For students who do not speak English as their first language, they will need to meet one of the following English language requirements:
The staff at MU are accomplished academics and practitioners. Programs are available at undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD level. There are more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees to choose from, as well as many online courses for remote students.
MU is known for its expertise in liberal arts subjects such as journalism, communications and psychology as well as a strong reputation for its teaching of subjects such as biomedical science, chemistry and nursing.
There is a staff to studio ratio of 19:1 at MU and 25 per cent of all classes have fewer than 20 students. This fosters greater group discussion and students benefit from regular attention from professors.
MU students can combine several disciplines for a well-rounded education, covering multiple areas of interest. This means students can shape their degree to their interests and career goals.
The university is made up of seven colleges:
This school is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities such as art studios, music recording rooms, performance spaces, language labs a TV studio and more. The overall objective of these courses is to teach students how to be critical and creative thinkers.
Popular subjects within the school include accounting, finance, business and marketing. Plus, Brookes Hall is due to become a hub for business, innovation and entrepreneurship as part of the Campus Revitalization project.
Graduates from the College of Education and Human Services often become teachers, social workers, psychologists, coaches and more.
With 98 percent of the teaching faculty holding doctoral degrees, students receive an excellent education ready to work in the fields of science and technology.
This college offers more than 50 master’s programs across the arts and sciences, education and business.
There’s also University College, which is comprised of several departments such as Academic Advisement and Student Development, Integrated Studies and the Office of Learning Studies. Plus, Honors College enrolls a few talented students each semester to prepare for graduate school or the professional world.
MU is home to five halls of residence, sitting on its beautiful campus. These halls can fit up to 2,200 students per academic year. All on-campus housing has elevators and others are ADA first-floor accessible.
There is a shuttle bus to transport students across campus and a university police escort service, helping to make the campus a safe environment for students.
As sport is such a big part of MU culture, it’s no surprise there are many sporting facilities. These include basketball courts, a gym, swimming pool, tennis courts, a golf course, baseball pitch and more.
Plus, each college has its own unique facilities suited to each discipline to ensure students are able to put theory into practice. For example, the chemistry department has eight instructional laboratories and instrument rooms on each floor with specialist equipment.
Millersville, Pennsylvania, USA
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