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Midway University
Admission at Midway University is close to open (95.1%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $44,246 median earnings below before the application.
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Midway University anchors the college town of Midway, KY, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Business/Commerce, General, where graduates median $55,108 four years out. 31.9% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,262 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 67.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1030 and 1120 — near the KY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Midway University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Midway University received 1,120 applications and admitted 1,066 (95.2%), with 265 enrolling.
Midway University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1030–1120 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Midway University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 530 | 570 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 530 | 530 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 25 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Midway University compares
| Midway University | Kentucky median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 95.1% | 79.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $27,220 | $26,625 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $44,246 | $45,036 | $53,781 |
At $44,246, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($45,036). Look at Midway University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $27,220 regardless of where you're from. At Midway University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,262 — Midway University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
40.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 59% don't — ask a Midway University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Midway University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $55,108 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $47,670 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | $45,192 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,174 |
Median earnings for these 4 Midway University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $44,246 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 20 additional Midway University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Midway University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1030–1120 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 95.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Midway University's acceptance rate?
95.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,066 admitted from 1,120 applicants.
How much does Midway University cost?
At Midway University, published tuition is $27,220 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Midway University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Midway University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $44,246 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Kentucky
- Murray State University — 85.7% admitted
- University of Kentucky — 92.9% admitted
- Kentucky State University — 96.1% admitted
- Kentucky Mountain Bible College — 100% 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.