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Midway University

Midway, Kentucky 40347-1120

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Business-focusedHealth sciencesTight-knitRural

Known for business — close-knit campus

Midway University is a private institution in Midway with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1145, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,246 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,863.

Established
1847
Motto
Ama Vicinum Acte
Mascot
Eagle
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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95%Acceptance
1145SAT Avg
1,250Students
15:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$44,246Earnings 10yr
$23,863Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate95.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1145

Reading & WritingMid: 535
530590
MathMid: 495
500530

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
2025

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$26,080
Room & Board$9,500
Books & Supplies$1,800
Total Cost of Attendance$41,400
Average Net Price$23,863
Median Debt at Graduation$21,301
Monthly Payment (10yr)$226

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$22,513
$30–48K$19,767
$48–75K$21,880
$75–110K$27,318
$110K+$26,810

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

38.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,470

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (31)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

69%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
1,250
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
43%
Pell Grant Recipients
46%

Race & Ethnicity

White 71%
Black 10%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.4%
Freshman Retention68.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,738
10 Years$44,246

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

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History & Fun Facts

  • History Midway University was founded on October 3, 1849, as the Kentucky Female Orphan School with one teacher and sixteen female students.
  • They obtained a charter on February 17, 1847, from the Kentucky legislature through the help of Kentucky Senator Major George W.
  • John Dawson was superintendent and his wife, Mary, was matron when the Kentucky Female Orphan School opened in 1849.
  • In 2010, the school announced the launching of the Midway College School of Pharmacy in Paintsville, Kentucky.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

88Low

Estimated from KY state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Indianapolispop. 880K
137 mi(237 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
154 mi(267 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
179 mi(310 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CVG Cincinnati62 mi
IND Indianapolis139 mi
CMH Columbus160 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA774 mi · ~22h 22m drive
New York, NY596 mi · ~17h 13m drive
Hartford, CT682 mi · ~19h 42m drive
Providence, RI746 mi · ~21h 33m drive
Albany, NY653 mi · ~18h 52m drive
Syracuse, NY561 mi · ~16h 12m drive
Rochester, NY507 mi · ~14h 39m drive
Buffalo, NY447 mi · ~12h 55m drive
Philadelphia, PA525 mi · ~15h 10m drive
Pittsburgh, PA296 mi · ~8h 33m drive
Harrisburg, PA442 mi · ~12h 46m drive
Newark, NJ588 mi · ~16h 59m drive
Washington, DC416 mi · ~12h 1m drive
Baltimore, MD442 mi · ~12h 46m drive
Atlanta, GA304 mi · ~8h 47m drive
Charlotte, NC293 mi · ~8h 28m drive
Raleigh, NC371 mi · ~10h 43m drive
Miami, FL895 mi · ~25h 51m drive
Orlando, FL690 mi · ~19h 56m drive
Tampa, FL716 mi · ~20h 41m drive
Nashville, TN179 mi · ~5h 10m drive
New Orleans, LA645 mi · ~18h 38m drive
Richmond, VA397 mi · ~11h 28m drive
Chicago, IL301 mi · ~8h 42m drive
Detroit, MI302 mi · ~8h 43m drive
Minneapolis, MN647 mi · ~18h 41m drive
St. Louis, MO301 mi · ~8h 42m drive
Kansas City, MO538 mi · ~15h 33m drive
Indianapolis, IN137 mi · ~3h 57m drive
Columbus, OH154 mi · ~4h 27m drive
Cleveland, OH281 mi · ~8h 7m drive
Milwaukee, WI378 mi · ~10h 55m drive
Dallas, TX775 mi · ~22h 23m drive
Houston, TX842 mi · ~24h 19m drive
Austin, TX922 mi · ~26h 38m drive
San Antonio, TX994 mi · ~28h 43m drive
Los Angeles, CA1885 mi · ~54h 27m drive
San Francisco, CA2042 mi · ~58h 59m drive
San Diego, CA1857 mi · ~53h 39m drive
Seattle, WA1993 mi · ~57h 35m drive
Portland, OR2001 mi · ~57h 48m drive
Denver, CO1095 mi · ~31h 38m drive
Phoenix, AZ1563 mi · ~45h 9m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1457 mi · ~42h 5m drive
Honolulu, HI4430 mi · ~127h 59m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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