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Millikin University Women's Volleyball

Millikin University (MU) · Decatur, Illinois · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate67%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate55%finish within six years
Undergraduates1,586Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty10 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Millikin University Women's Volleyball coaches

Coaches at Millikin University who recruit Women's Volleyball, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Millikin University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division III
Conference
College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
athletics.millikin
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 860–1130
ACTMiddle 50%: 18–25

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Popular majors

AccountingActingActuarial ScienceArt Teacher EducationArt Therapy/TherapistBiochemistryBiology Teacher Education
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
10 : 1
Graduation rate
55% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$26,000
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$10,078
Campus

Where it is

Millikin University in Decatur.

Location
Decatur, Illinois
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Central
Website
millikin.edu
Overview

About Millikin University Women's Volleyball

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Whitney Nichols, the Head Women's Volleyball Coach, leads the Millikin University Women's Volleyball staff of 2 coaches, verified June 2026. Millikin University (MU) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball as a member of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Millikin University is a small private school in Decatur, Illinois with 1,586 undergraduates, a 67% acceptance rate and an average net price of $10,078 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Millikin University Women's Volleyball

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Whitney Nichols, the Head Women's Volleyball Coach and Hannah Dick, the Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach. Millikin University has 2 coaches for Women's Volleyball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, height, standing reach and approach jump in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
  3. Send your videoInclude a skills video plus full sets from club tournaments, with the link near the top so Whitney can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Millikin University typically score 860–1130 on the SAT and 18–25 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Millikin University staff after a week, and again after your next tournament with updated results.

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Questions

Millikin University Women's Volleyball FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Millikin University D3?

Yes. Millikin University competes in NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball, in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin.

Is Millikin University public or private?

Millikin University is a private nonprofit school in Decatur, Illinois.

What conference is Millikin University Women's Volleyball in?

The College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin.

Does Millikin University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Volleyball?

No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.

How many coaches does Millikin University Women's Volleyball have?

2 coaches, led by Whitney Nichols, the Head Women's Volleyball Coach.

Who is the head coach of Millikin University Women's Volleyball?

Whitney Nichols is the Head Women's Volleyball Coach.

When can Millikin University Women's Volleyball coaches contact recruits?

Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.

Can you walk on to Millikin University Women's Volleyball?

It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.

How much does Millikin University cost?

In-state tuition is $26,000 and out-of-state tuition is $26,000 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,078.

What is the Millikin University acceptance rate?

67% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Millikin University?

Admitted students typically score 860–1130 on the SAT and 18–25 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Millikin University Women's Volleyball coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026