by our College Data Analytics TeamMidway University is a private not-for-profit institution in Midway, Kentucky enrolling 1,262 undergraduates. It accepts 95% of applicants and has an on-time graduation rate of 41%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #2,129 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 41%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Midway University ranks #2,129 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 41%.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
Midway is ranked #2,129 out of 5,159 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges list.
Midway also holds the #32 spot on the Best Colleges in Kentucky ranking.
See all of the rankings for Midway University.
Midway University has an acceptance rate of 95%, so it is easier to gain admission to this school than some others. Still, the admissions staff will examine your application closely to make sure you’re a good fit for Midway.
About 3% of students accepted to Midway submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 570 and 590. Math scores were between 530 and 580.
Midway received ACT scores from 31% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 20 and 25.
Learn more about Midway University admissions.
The student to faculty ratio at Midway University is about average at 15 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Midway University is 26%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Midway University is 68%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at Midway for first-time, full-time students is 41%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Midway University.
The current enrollment includes 1,262 undergraduates at Midway.
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The overall average net price of Midway is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $27,206 | $23,405 | $28,160 | $32,406 | $34,166 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Midway, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Midway, approximately 44% of students took out student loans averaging $6,699 a year. That adds up to $26,796 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 7.6%. Although this is lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, you’ll still want to keep this in mind when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Midway University.
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Midway University make around $44,246 per year during the early years of their employment. This is in the same neighborhood of the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, certain majors may produce higher-paying graduates.
See which majors at Midway University make the most money.
Midway University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Midway, Kentucky. The rural area surrounding Midway is great for students who love a peaceful atmosphere. Get more details about the location of Midway University.
Get in touch with Midway University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 512 E. Stephens St, Midway, KY 40347-1120 |
| Phone: | 8598464421 |
| Website: | www.midway.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/midwaycollege |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/MidwayCollege |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 14 majors graduated from Midway University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 461 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 115 | $48,469 |
| Nursing | 67 | $58,485 |
| Business & Commerce | 57 | $38,201 |
| Health & Physical Education | 31 | NA |
| Animal Services | 24 | NA |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 23 | NA |
| Agricultural Economics | 22 | NA |
| General Psychology | 22 | NA |
| General Education | 18 | $39,708 |
1,011 students took at least one online class at Midway University.
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
Learn more about online learning at Midway University.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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