Midway University — College Profile

About

Located in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass region, Midway University is a private, career-focused liberal arts institution best known for its premier Equine Studies and high-demand Nursing programs, alongside robust offerings in business and education. The student experience is centered around a close-knit, supportive community characterized by small class sizes, practical experiential learning, and active NAIA athletic programs. A major distinctive feature is its 160-acre campus that includes a fully functioning working horse farm and equestrian center, offering hands-on stable-to-classroom access. Historically Kentucky’s only college for women until transitioning to a fully coeducational model in 2016, Midway pairs a personalized campus culture with immersive, industry-aligned career preparation.

Wikipedia:Midway University is a private Christian university in Midway, Kentucky, United States. Related by covenant to the Christian Church, it enrolls approximately 2,000 students earning associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Midway began as an orphan school for female students in 1847 and over the decades evolved from a high school, to a junior college, and then a four-year women's college, the only one in Kentucky. The college became a university in July 2015 and in the fall of 2016 became fully coeducational.

Location

Midway, KY, 40347-1120 · Rural campus

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Nearest airport from college

CVG · Cincinnati

62 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

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Tuition & fees$27,220

Housing & food (on campus)$9,800

Books & supplies$1,800

Cost of attendance$48,805

Average net price$29,579

Same price for all students

Tuition & fees$27,220

Housing & food (on campus)$9,800

Books & supplies$1,800

Cost of attendance$48,805

Average net price$29,579

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income

$0–30k

$27,206

$30–48k

$23,405

$48–75k

$28,160

$75–110k

$32,406

$110k+

$34,166

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Grants from the school

95% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $12,047

Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

43%

Within 4 yrs

36%

Back for yr 2

68%

Transferred

26%

Pell students: 40.8% · others: 46.7%

8 yrs after starting

49% graduated · 28% transferred · 23% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings

6 yrs after entry$40,738

10 yrs after entry$44,246

Debt

Median at graduation$21,301

Monthly payment$226

Middle 50% owe$6.5k–$25k

90th percentile$35,080

Admissions

Getting in

Admit rate

95%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1122

R 570–590 · M 530–580

ACT midpoint

Comp 20–25 · E 19–26 · M 18–24

SAT middle 50%: 1100–1170

40080012001600

Admitted students

Admit rate: men 93.1% · women 97.1%

Yield: 23.0% of admitted students enroll

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Student Body

Gender

Men 37%Women 63%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

15 : 1

Pell grant

32%

First-gen

43%

Family income

$31,774

Independent

55%

Age at entry

26.0

Part-time

15%

Where first-years come from

In state (KY)

73.9%

Out of state

24.4%

International

1.7%

Most out-of-state first-years from: IN 10 · TN 8 · OH 6 · GA 5 · FL 4

Race & ethnicity

White

70%

Hispanic

Black

12%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

AI/AN

Unknown

Varsity sports

NAIA Division I

Archery
Co-ed
Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Bowling
Men's · Women's
Equestrian
Co-ed
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Other Sports
Co-ed
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming
Men's · Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Men's · Women's
Wrestling
Men's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs

After 6 yrs

$40,738

After 10 yrs

$44,246

Business/Commerce, General55

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services24

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness23

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication21

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing19

Psychology, General18

Health and Medical Administrative Services13

Criminal Justice and Corrections10

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods9

Accounting and Related Services9

Biology, General6

English Language and Literature, General5

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other5

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas2

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$35M

Full-time faculty

26%

Faculty salary

$7,349/mo

Teaching spend

$5,606

per student

Federal loans

44%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (small programs)

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