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Midway University
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  • 4 Year
  • MIDWAY, KY

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B minus
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade C+
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade B+
  9. Dorms
    grade C+
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade A+

About

512 E STEPHENS ST
MIDWAY, KY 40347
Athletic Division
NAIA
Athletic Conference
River States Conference
From Midway University

Midway University is a private, co-educational institution located in the greater Lexington, Kentucky area. Founded in 1847, Midway University’s student body consists of more than 800 undergraduate students attending classes on its residential campus in Midway, Kentucky. Total enrollment (including traditional and online undergraduate, graduate, and dual credit students) is more than 1,900 from across Kentucky, the U.S., and several countries.

Undergraduate students can select from more than 25 career-focused majors. The University has 28 athletic teams including two equestrian teams. Academic and athletic scholarships are available. In fact, Midway University is the “Most Affordable Private University in Central Kentucky” with 98 percent of traditional undergraduate students receiving institutional aid.

Located on a 200-acre horse farm and in a bucolic rural location, the campus is both beautiful and safe. Lexington, Louisville and Cincinnati, Ohio are within easy driving distance.

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Midway University Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
78%
SAT Range
940-1120
ACT Range
19-24
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$22,825 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$17,974 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 16 responses
82%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 17 responses
71%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 17 responses

Majors

New -Sport Marketing at Midway University

academic spotlight

The Sport Marketing program prepares our students to be well-trained business professionals by providing them with a comprehensive foundation of marketing communications and sports management principles delivered in a hands-on learning environment. Graduates of the Sport Marketing program will possess a real-world skill set they can apply to the contemporary sport marketing field.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
19
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
1
Online Bachelor's Programs
18
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    51%
  • On Campus
    25%
  • Online
    24%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,094 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
158
Undergrads Over 25
22%
Pell Grant
48%
Varsity Athletes
61%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 11 responses
  • Determined
    45%
  • Disappointed
    27%
  • Outgoing
    18%
  • Non ethnic
    9%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
78%
Poll
82%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 17 responses
Poll
54%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 24 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 5 responses
  • Does not care about current students
    40%
  • Challenging classes
    20%
  • Dynamic
    20%
  • Fast-paced
    20%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$34,500 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
58%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%
100%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 11 responses

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