Our college has been included on both Forbes’ and Princeton’s lists of the top colleges in the United States.
Millikin ranks number 523 out of 650 overall on Forbes’ list “America’s Top Colleges 2013,” weighing in at 346 in private colleges and at 122 in private colleges of the Midwest. Millikin also made the Princeton Review’s “2014 Best Colleges: Region by Region.” The Princeton review got quotes from Millikin students saying, “[it creates] a personalized education for each and every student” and “Professors are passionate about the subjects they teach.”
In a press release made by Millikin University, Interim President Dr. Patrick E. White said, “It is always happy news to have others recognize what all of us at Millikin University know deeply – Millikin is a great university committed to excellence in teaching and learning inside and outside the classroom. The Princeton Review ranking, because it is based on results from those who know Millikin best, our students, is especially gratifying, and the Forbes listing as one of America’s Top Colleges shows that Millikin can compete with some of the best known colleges and universities in the country. Whatever our rankings, Millikin will always remain true to its mission to fulfill the promise of education by preparing students for professional success, democratic citizenship in a global environment, and personal lives of meaning and value.”
The press also stated the list was compiled from research done by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity (CCAP), which compiles data about student satisfaction, post graduate success, student success in earning awards, student debt and four year graduation rates. Forbes focuses on the student success after graduation rather than what it takes to get into the schools initially.
Robert Franek, Princeton Review’s Senior VP / Publisher said, “We’re pleased to recommend these colleges to users of our site as the best schools to earn their undergrad degrees. We chose these as our ‘regional best’ colleges mainly for their excellent academic programs. From several hundred schools in each region, we winnowed our list based on institutional data we collected directly from the schools, our visits to schools over the years and the opinions of our staff, plus college counselors and advisors whose recommendations we invite.”