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Midland University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 738
Religious affiliation Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 64%
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 45%

Located in Fremont, Nebraska, Midland University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Midland University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Midland University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Midland University is reported to be 45%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Nebraska state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Midland University is 64% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Nebraska is 70%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Midland University do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

63.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$36,746

Cost of attendance at Midland University in 2022 for students from Nebraska.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nebraska's average $8,189
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,746

Cost of attendance at Midland University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nebraska's average $14,355
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Midland University received on average $26,828 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$26,828
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 116 31% $4,961 $575,481
Other Federal Grant 249 67% $4,395 $1,094,253
State Grant/Scholarships 126 34% $2,449 $308,605
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 368 99% $23,162 $8,523,650
Total Grant & Scholarships 370 100% $26,828 $9,926,508

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Midland University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Midland University students is 45.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 53.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 39.1%.

45.0%

  • African American 66.7% 2 students
  • white 45.8% 44 students
  • unknown 46.8% 51 students
  • International Students 66.7% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 42.1% 40 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Great Plains Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Great Plains Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Great Plains Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Great Plains Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Midland University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Midland University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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