Millikin University

"James Millikin University" redirects here. For the now-defunct college in Lincoln, Illinois formerly known as the Lincoln College of the James Millikin University, see Lincoln College (Illinois).
Not to be confused with Milligan University.

Millikin University
Former names
Decatur College and Industrial School of the James Millikin University (1901–1953)
MottoIn His Plenitudo Vis
(In These, the Fullness of Strength)
TypePrivate university
Established1901 (1901)
AccreditationHLC
Religious affiliation
Presbyterian
Endowment$94.3 million (2020)
PresidentDean Pribbenow
Academic staff
235 (full and part–time)
Total staff
1,393 (full and part-time)
Students1,587 (fall 2024)
Undergraduates1,496 (fall 2024)
Postgraduates91 (fall 2024)
Location
Decatur, Illinois
,
US

39°50′33″N 88°58′30″W / 39.8425°N 88.975°W / 39.8425; -88.975
CampusCity, 75 acres (30.3 ha)
ColorsBlue and white
   
NicknameBig Blue
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III – CCIW
Websitewww.millikin.edu

Millikin University is a private university in Decatur, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1901 by Decatur businessman James Millikin and is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA).

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