Midway University: Review & Facts

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Midway University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,445 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1847 and is the only institution located in Midway, Kentucky.

Midway University is affiliated with Christian Church Disciples of Christ.

Academic Offerings

At Midway University you can receive your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered

26

Midway University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 26 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Nursing, Education, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Midway University is fair at 74% (close to Kentucky average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

74%

Fair

The graduation rate at Midway University is below average - 54%. Around 11% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Midway University is pretty decent: 15:1. Find out more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are very high, about $24,500 per year. The additional fees at Midway University beyond tuition are about $600; this totals $25,100 a year.

Read the details about Midway University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

94%

Easy

According to government data, 1,057 applications were submitted and 991 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Midway University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$4,700

Medium

Midway University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Midway University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

C+

Dicey

Midway University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 500 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, about $4,700 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Midway University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Midway University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Midway University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Midway University
512 E. Stephens St
Midway, Kentucky
40347-1120, USA