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Midland University
Most applicants get into Midland University — 66.1% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Midland University anchors the college town of Fremont, NE, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $77,272 four years out. Faculty pay averages $83,244 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,159 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 69.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 893 and 1110 — below the NE middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Midland University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Midland University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 893 and 1110; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 430 | 490 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 463 | 505 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 20 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Midland University received 1,436 applications and admitted 961 (66.9%), with 283 enrolling.
How Midland University compares
| Midland University | Nebraska median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 66.1% | 79.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $42,050 | $20,640 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $52,163 | $53,909 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Midland University's median earnings are $52,163 — below the Nebraska benchmark of $53,909. Weigh that against the $42,050 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Midland University lists tuition at $42,050 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Midland University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $42,050 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,159 undergraduates, Midland University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
42.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 58% don't — ask a Midland University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Midland University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,272 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $64,469 |
| Education, General | $46,695 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,969 |
Median earnings for these 4 Midland University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $52,163 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 27 additional Midland University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Midland University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 893–1110 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 66.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Midland University's acceptance rate?
66.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 961 admitted from 1,436 applicants.
How much does Midland University cost?
At Midland University, published tuition is $42,050 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Midland University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Midland University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $52,163 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Nebraska
- Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health — 73.4% admitted
- Nebraska Wesleyan University — 79.8% admitted
- Hastings College — 71.7% admitted
- Creighton University — 79.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.