Milligan University

Milligan University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Milligan, Tennessee, in a midsize suburban setting in the northeastern corner of the state. The university enrolls 1,244 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 56.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 60% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 79% (IPEDS 2023).

Milligan University offers health-focused programs including a bachelor's degree in Physician Associate/Assistant and an associate degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. These programs prepare students for clinical careers in medicine and nursing at both the associate and baccalaureate credential levels.

Located in the Tri-Cities region of northeastern Tennessee near the Virginia border, Milligan University is positioned within a regional healthcare corridor that includes hospitals and medical centers in Johnson City and Kingsport. The university serves students seeking healthcare credentials in a smaller, faith-based academic environment.