Bachelor in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (Bachelor's)

Tuition is The Nursing Scholars Program offers up to $50,000 in scholarship and tuition assistance for students in the Decatur area.; the application deadline for the Jan 2027 intake is Nov 15, 2026.

This programme prepares students for a career as a registered nurse through a structured curriculum and clinical training. It offers two entry pathways: Direct Entry for high school graduates and Pre-Nursing for transfer students. Students gain hands-on experience in clinical settings across multiple affiliations. The programme emphasizes small class sizes and personalized instruction from full-time faculty.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, distributed across general education, prerequisite courses, and nursing-specific coursework. Clinical practicum experiences are integrated throughout the curriculum, with progression dependent on meeting academic and performance standards.

Graduates enter roles as registered nurses in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings.

High school applicants must have an ACT composite score of 20 or higher and an ACT Reading score of 22 or higher. Transfer students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA and a C- or better in all prerequisite courses. A standardized reading comprehension test may substitute for ACT or SAT reading scores.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 54% of applicants.

Millikin University is marking 125 years of being Forever Blue while continuing to build its academic and professional focus. Performance Learning gives students opportunities to apply classroom skills through internships, research, global opportunities and other practical experiences. The university connects this approach with the career success of its alumni, making professional preparation part of the student experience.

Academic choices span more than 50 programs and areas including art and design, business, health and medicine, law, policy and politics, music, science and math, teaching, technology, research and sports and recreation. Students can also explore performing arts, culture and history, human behavior, and reading and writing. Millikin’s average class size is 16, with a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The university states that all students receive scholarships.

The campus is at 1184 W. Main St. in Decatur, Illinois. Prospective students can learn about admission criteria, deadlines, financial aid and scholarship options through the admission process. Campus life includes athletics, performing arts, Greek life and student organizations. International students should also consider the university’s global opportunities and the range of academic areas available when planning their studies. Campus visits and a virtual tour provide ways to understand the setting, meet faculty and students, and explore how students participate in university life.