Milligan College was recently ranked as the No. 2 college in Tennessee by bestcolleges.com, outranked only by Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Best Colleges bases its criteria on what students may be interested in when choosing to attend a school and then creates a comprehensive evaluation of colleges based on academic quality and affordability. Qualities that prospective students would find important are also included, such as location, length of programs, graduation rates and student experience.
This exciting honor was celebrated by many in the Milligan community. Upon the release of this article on Best College’s website, President Bill Greer sent out an email to students and faculty members, informing them of the award and the criteria behind it.
In a later interview, Greer stated that this is one of many recognitions Milligan has received recently, including the ranking of Milligan as one of the top regional universities in the South by U.S. News.
Speaking on these recent recognitions, Greer said he is very proud of Milligan.
“I love what we do here,” he said. “I knew we were among the best in Tennessee. It was flattering to be ranked No. 2.”
Those who have attended Milligan know that, in comparison to other schools featured on this list, one of its most notably distinct features is its recognition as a Christian liberal arts university.
The combination of scholarship in challenging academics–which in President Greer’s words can be considered a “well-respected degree”–with a strong, Christ-centered community is what some say truly makes the school stand out.
In addition to being an honor for the school itself, according to President Greer, this should also be a source of pride for students attending Milligan.
