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Midland University

#1001 in US ranking Fremont, NE
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$58,689
Tuition & fees
$43,850
Avg. aid
$28,921
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
66%
SAT range
963–1170
ACT range
17–23

Outcomes

Graduation rate
42%
Median salary
$49,292
1 yr after graduation

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What is the history 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.

What are the faculties and departments at Midland University?

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.

What is the location of Midland University?

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.

What is the mission and vision of Midland University?

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.

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Midland University Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Midland University

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

Town: Distant

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or above

Institution size category

1,000 - 4,999

Religious affiliation

Protestant (Evangelical Lutheran Church)

School type

Comprehensive higher education institution

Main student body

Coeducational

Calendar system

4-1-4

Foundation year

1883

Midland University Accreditation

Midland 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.

Midland University Programs and Degrees

iconBachelor's degree
iconPostbaccalaureate certificate
iconMaster's degree
iconDoctor's degree - professional practice

Data 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.

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