

Courtesy of Midland University
Midland University is a private university in Fremont, Nebraska, with roots dating to 1883. It began as Midland College in Atchison, Kansas, moved to Fremont in 1919, and later merged with Luther Junior College. The institution adopted the Midland University name in 2010.
Those changes help explain its present identity: a university with a Lutheran heritage that offers undergraduate and graduate study alongside a substantial residential and athletics presence.
Midland offers programs across the arts and sciences, business, education, health professions, and other applied fields. Students can explore subjects such as biology, criminal justice, psychology, accounting, nursing, and sports-related studies, as well as graduate programs.
Program titles do not necessarily indicate the same admissions rules or professional outcomes. A prospective nursing or education student, for example, should check the current academic catalog for clinical or field-placement requirements, progression standards, and any steps required for licensure. The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 14 to 1; that institution-wide figure does not predict the size of a particular class.
Midland University is in Fremont, Nebraska, a smaller city northwest of Omaha. Its location offers a different setting from a downtown urban campus while keeping the Omaha area within reach for some employment, travel, and other regional activities.
Students considering internships or commuting should account for transportation: opportunities may be spread across Fremont and the wider region. First-year students are permitted to bring a car to campus. Eppley Airfield, in the Omaha area, is the relevant commercial airport for many longer-distance trips.
Midland describes its educational purpose in terms of learning, leadership, and service, informed by its Lutheran heritage. Its religious identity is relevant to the institution's history and stated values, but students should distinguish those statements of purpose from measurable academic outcomes.
Prospective students who want to understand how that philosophy affects coursework or campus life can examine the current general-education requirements, religious-life opportunities, and policies for their intended program.
Name of the institution
Midland UniversityLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
Town: DistantInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
1,000 - 4,999Religious affiliation
Protestant (Evangelical Lutheran Church)School type
Comprehensive higher education institutionMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
4-1-4Foundation year
1883Midland University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - professional practiceData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.