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Midway University

#1034 in US ranking Midway, KY
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$51,000
Tuition & fees
$28,150
Avg. aid
$12,085
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
95%
SAT range
1100–1170
ACT range
20–25

Outcomes

Graduation rate
41%
Median salary
$47,286
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of Midway University?

Midway University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, commonly called SACSCOC, to award degrees. Institutional accreditation applies to the university as a whole rather than certifying each major separately.

This accreditation matters for matters such as eligibility to participate in federal student aid programs. It can also be relevant when another college evaluates transfer credit, although receiving institutions decide which credits they will accept and how those credits apply. Students entering nursing, education, or another regulated profession should separately confirm the current program approval or accreditation requirements and licensing rules in the state where they intend to practice.

What are the admission requirements at Midway University?

First-year applicants to Midway University generally need an application and a secondary-school academic record showing high school completion or an accepted equivalent. Academic records and GPA are required parts of its reported admissions review; class rank and recommendations may be considered but are not listed as universal requirements.

SAT and ACT scores are considered rather than required in the reported admissions criteria. Among enrolled first-time students, 22% submitted ACT scores and 4% submitted SAT scores, so the median scores of submitters do not describe the entire entering class. Applicants to nursing or other selective programs should check for requirements beyond general university admission, and international applicants should verify the applicable English-proficiency documentation.

Midway admitted approximately 95% of its reported first-year applicants in the referenced admissions cycle. That figure describes a past applicant pool, not an assurance of admission or entry to a particular major. Applicants should confirm the current term's deadlines and document instructions before submitting materials.

What are the application fees and waivers at Midway University?

Midway University's reported undergraduate application fee is $30. Because application methods and applicant categories can differ, a prospective student should check the fee shown in the application they actually use before submitting it.

Applicants who need a fee waiver should ask admissions whether they qualify and how to request one before paying; the reported fee alone does not establish a universal waiver policy. An application fee is separate from any later enrollment deposit or tuition charge.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Midway University?

Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC are reported as available to Midway students through cooperating host institutions, rather than as units operated by Midway University on its campus. Participation would therefore require checking the host program's cross-enrollment rules, travel expectations, and course schedule.

ROTC enrollment does not automatically confer a scholarship. Scholarship eligibility, commissioning requirements, and any resulting service obligation depend on the branch and the student's agreement. Interested students should obtain the current host-unit arrangement and application instructions before building ROTC courses into a degree plan.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Midway University?

Midway University accepts transfer applicants for fall, spring, and summer entry. Transfer admission and transfer-credit acceptance are different decisions: being admitted does not mean every previously completed course will satisfy a Midway degree requirement.

Applicants should be prepared to submit official transcripts from colleges attended and ask admissions whether a high school record is also needed for their circumstances. Midway reports accepting certain examination and prior-learning pathways, including CLEP, DSST/DANTES, and credit evaluated through American Council on Education recommendations. AP credit is another reported option. The applicable score, course equivalency, credit limit, and residency requirement should be confirmed through an official evaluation.

Before committing to a transfer, request a written degree audit showing which credits apply to general education, the intended major, and electives. That distinction is especially important for sequenced programs such as nursing or teacher education.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Midway University?

Students interested in studying abroad should confirm what Midway University currently approves for their degree program before applying to an overseas provider. Program availability, academic approval, and the treatment of financial aid can differ substantially between a university-led experience and an independently arranged program.

The key questions are whether proposed courses will count toward graduation, who will issue the transcript, what additional travel and program charges apply, and whether any existing aid can be used. Students in majors with tightly sequenced courses or required placements should discuss timing with an academic adviser before making travel commitments.

Midway University Admissions Factors

SAT range
1100–1170
4001600
ACT range
20–25
136
Acceptance rate
95%

Acceptance rate vs. median

This school
95%
Kentucky
80%
US
78%

23% of admitted students enrolled (234 of 1,019)

ACT scores of enrolled students

ACT in range 12-17
ACT in range 18-23
ACT in range 24-29

Midway University Admissions

Applicants
Total: 1,071
Admission
Total: 1,019
Enrolled
Total: 234
Women
Men

How to Apply to Midway University

Application fee

$30

Early Decision

No

Early Action

No

Midway University First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 173
Out-of-state: 57
International: 4

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 234
Transfer: 195

Midway University Admission Requirements

Median composite SAT score

1030

Median composite ACT score

22

Percent of students submitting ACT scores

22%

Percent of students submitting SAT scores

4%

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Secondary school GPA

Required

Secondary school rank

Considered but not required

Secondary school record

Required

Completion of college-preparatory program

Considered but not required

Recommendations

Considered but not required

Formal demonstration of competencies

Considered but not required

Admission test scores

Considered but not required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language

Required

Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Neither required nor recommended

Open admission policy

No

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

Yes

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

Yes

ROTC-Army

ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution

ROTC-Air Force

ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution

Study abroad

Yes

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

Yes

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

Yes

Midway University Transfer Acceptance Rate

Generally accepts credits

Yes

Possible transfer

Fall, Spring, Summer

Data last updated on November 5, 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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