Fast Facts

Who We Are

Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a top-ranked, public university located in the northeast region of the United States. It is committed to offering students a high quality, comprehensive university experience of exceptional value. Dedicated to providing nationally recognized programs that embrace the liberal arts, Millersville offers academic opportunities that are supported by outstanding faculty who are accomplished scholars and practitioners. Founded in 1855 as the first Normal School in Pennsylvania, Millersville University is one of 14 universities within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. The president is Dr. Francine G. McNairy.

Students

Students: 8,729
Undergrad: 7,604
Grad: 1,125
Student-faculty ratio: 18.5:1
Average class size: 25

Faculty & Staff

Faculty: 328 full-time
Full-time instructional faculty with a Ph.D. or terminal degree: 97%
Staff & administration: 562 full-time

Alumni

54,000 living alumni

Where we are

Located in Millersville, Pa., population: 7,271 (2006 Census)
250 acres of gently rolling landscape at Millersville campus
Downtown Lancaster campus - Millersville University - Lancaster is located at 42 North Prince St.
Millersville is located 3 miles from Lancaster City
1 1⁄2 hours from Philadelphia
2 1⁄2 hours from Washington, D.C.
3 hours from New York City

Academic Offerings

According to the 2010-2011 course catalog Millersville University offers:

55 bachelor's degree programs
3 associate degree programs

According to the College of Graduate and Professional Studies, Millersville offers 61 graduate programs:

22 master's degree programs
39 certificates and certifications

Campus Life

Housing

http://www.millersville.edu/housing

2,203 live in residence halls on campus.

Coed, by wing or floor
Theme areas: First Year Experience, Honors College, International, Service Learning and Leadership
4% of students belong to a fraternity/sorority (all
non-residential)
1,174 live in local off-campus housing
5,352 (approx.) commute from home

Student Programs

http://www.millersville.edu/csil/

More than 130 organizations including service and leadership clubs, fraternities and sororities, campus musical groups, honor societies, religious organizations, special interest clubs, sports clubs and student media.

Opportunities

Civic & Community Engagement & Research Project (CCERP)

http://www.millersville.edu/ccerp

CCERP is the primary vehicle at Millersville University to foster, focus and coordinate civic and community engagement and research.

Office of Internships & Civic Engagement Services

http://www.millersville.edu/ices

Cooperative education and internships are academic programs that allow Millersville students to earn credit toward graduation and allow them the opportunity to apply knowledge learned in the classroom to actual work situations.

Global Opportunities

http://www.millersville.edu/~globaled

At present, Millersville University has 15 institutional partners in Chile, China, France, Germany, Japan, Northern Ireland, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Spain and the United Kingdom. Millersville is sending record numbers of its students and faculty abroad. We are in turn honored to host students, faculty and administrators from our partners throughout the year.

First Year Experience

http://www.millersville.edu/fye/

Millersville University's UNIV 103 First Year Experience Seminar is based on a course model where each section of the course focuses on a different topic of strong interest to faculty and students. Seminars are designed to jump start the process of intellectual inquiry; students participate in a free exchange of ideas through discussion and oral presentations.

Marine Science Consortium

Millersville University is a charter member of the Marine Science Consortium at Wallops Island, Virginia. The Consortium was established in 1968 to promote teaching and research in marine and environmental sciences.

Costs 2011-12

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees (annual)

$8,361 (Pa. residents)
$17,900 (out-of-state residents)
Room and board: $8,732

Graduate Tuition and Fees (per credit)

$531.50 (Pa. residents - per credit cost: tuition, general fee & technology fee)
$749.50 (out-of-state residents - per credit cost: tuition, general fee & technology fee)

Financial Aid (2009-10)

75% of students received $126 million in financial aid

2010 Enrollment

General Information

8,729 Total students
7,604 Undergraduate students
1,125 Graduate students
Female: 58%
Male: 42%
Minority 11.4 %
Pennsylvania residents: 97%

Admission Statistics

7,292 applications
4,210 offers of admission
1,322 students enrolling

2010 Freshman Profile

1560 average SAT I
(CR – 521, M – 531, W – 508)
1470 – 1710 middle half of class SAT I (excludes special admits)

Graduation Rates

Within 4 years:
38.5% (MU) (22.0% National*)
Within 5 years:
57.5% (MU) (40.8% National*)
Within 6 years:
61.2% (MU) (47.2% National*)

* 2008-2009 CSRDE Report

Athletics

22 intercollegiate varsity sports competing in NCAA Division II (with the exception of wrestling) Athletic website

Men’s:

Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track & Field (Indoor/Outdoor)
Wrestling (Division I)

Women’s

Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track & Field (Indoor/Outdoor)
Volleyball

Plus a diverse range of intramural and club programs.

Team Name

Marauders

School Colors

Black & Gold

Mascots

Marauder and sidekick Skully

Operating Budget

2010-11

$133.9 million

28% from state appropriations
47% from tuition
22% from auxiliary sources
3% from gifts, grants, contracts and other revenue

Fundraising (as of 6/30/10)

Gifts/contracts/grants: $8.99 million
Endowment value: $18.3 million