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Midway University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Rural: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 400
Religious affiliation Protestant
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 78%
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 58%

Located in Midway, Kentucky, Midway 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.

The acceptance rate of 78% indicates that Midway University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Midway University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 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.

The retention rate of students at Midway University is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kentucky is 74%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Midway University do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

77.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,850

Cost of attendance at Midway University in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

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

Kentucky's average $10,481
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$24,850

Cost of attendance at Midway 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.

Kentucky's average $21,663
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Midway University received on average $17,974 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.

$17,974
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 107 48% $5,145 $550,551
Other Federal Grant 210 95% $3,382 $710,130
State Grant/Scholarships 152 69% $4,723 $717,823
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 217 98% $11,725 $2,544,260
Total Grant & Scholarships 221 100% $17,974 $3,972,213

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Midway 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 Midway University students is 58.3%.

58.3%

  • white 61.2% 30 students
  • hispanic 100.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 33.3% 2 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball River States
  • Basketball River States
  • Track and Cross Country River States

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Midway 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

Midway 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
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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