Tuition and required fees will remain flat for the 2026-2027 academic year. This decision, aimed at maintaining academic quality while ensuring a “competitively affordable” education, applies to all undergraduate, graduate and professional programs.
The move comes as part of the university’s commitment to being a “sound investment” for students.
According to Senior Vice President for Business and Finance Jacqui Smith, the freeze is possible through budget management and external support. A critical factor in Milligan’s ability to mitigate tuition increases is the $5 million in annual support from alumni, church and corporate partners.
The funding is used in two primary ways:
- Operating support: Approximately $2.5 million in annual gifts is used directly to keep tuition and fees lower than they would be otherwise.
- Long-term stability: The remaining $2.5 million includes endowment gifts that provide ongoing income, as well as grants and funds designated for special projects.
While tuition and required fees are frozen, the university noted minor adjustments to housing and meal plans. Total undergraduate tuition and required fees are set at $41,100.
Most residence hall rates remain unchanged. However, Sutton Hall, which will serve as a men’s residence hall in 2026-2027, will see a $200 increase to account for the addition of air conditioning. Webb and Sutton halls are priced at $4,200.
Because of contractual increases with food service providers, the annual meal plan cost will increase by $250, bringing the standard plan to $4,550.
New students are being awarded aid at levels similar to previous years, though some packages for student-athletes may appear as a single combined award rather than separate academic and athletic scholarships.
The university currently maintains an operating budget of $55.2 million.
