Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Millersville, Pennsylvania |
| Online | millersville.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in rural Millersville, Pennsylvania, approximately 75 miles west of Philadelphia and 3 miles southwest of Lancaster. Established in 1855 as the first state-owned normal school in Pennsylvania, the 250-acre campus features a mix of historic limestone buildings and modern academic facilities arranged around a central quad. The university maintains a selective admission process and offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in education, business, and science disciplines, continuing its legacy as a teacher preparation institution. Students can choose from traditional residence halls or suite-style campus housing, with most first-year students required to live on campus. The university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Marauders, primarily in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Millersville University of Pennsylvania is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Millersville University of Pennsylvania within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#740 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#257 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#65 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#12 in Best Public Colleges in Pennsylvania
#109 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1210 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.21 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,692 |
| Room and Board | $12,600 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,262 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,692 |
| Room and Board | $12,600 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,982 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Social Sciences | 12% |
| Business | 12% |
| Engineering Technology | 8% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214041 IPEDS survey data for Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
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Last updated February 24, 2025