
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
23% of admitted students enrolled (234 of 1,019)
Application fee
$30Early Decision
NoEarly Action
NoMedian composite SAT score
1030Median composite ACT score
22Percent of students submitting ACT scores
22%Percent of students submitting SAT scores
4%High school completions
General Educational Development (GED) requiredSecondary school GPA
RequiredSecondary school rank
Considered but not requiredSecondary school record
RequiredCompletion of college-preparatory program
Considered but not requiredRecommendations
Considered but not requiredFormal demonstration of competencies
Considered but not requiredAdmission test scores
Considered but not requiredTOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language
RequiredOther Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Neither required nor recommendedOpen admission policy
NoDual credit
NoCredit for life experiences
YesAdvanced placement (AP) credits
YesOrientation program
YesROTC-Army
ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institutionROTC-Air Force
ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institutionStudy abroad
YesStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
YesPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
YesGenerally accepts credits
YesPossible transfer
Fall, Spring, SummerData 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.