Type

Coed, independent 4-year university, studies in Arts & Sciences, Business, Fine Arts and Nursing

Founded

In 1901 by James Millikin, a prominent Decatur businessman, and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Location

Decatur, Illinois, a metropolitan area of 100,000 residents, 120 miles north of St. Louis, 180 miles south of Chicago, and 150 miles west of Indianapolis (Click Here for directions)

Academic Year

Fall and Spring Semesters, Summer Session and Inter-session Immersion Courses

Student Body Size

2,400 students

Average Class Size

23 students

Student/Faculty Ratio

12.8:1

Male to Female Ratio

56% female and 44% male

Campus Size

75 acres

Comprehensive Placement Rate

Last year, 99% of students found employment or entered graduate/professional school within 6 months of graduating