Midway University
Midway, Kentucky 40347-1120
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1145
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
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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
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Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
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Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
69%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Eagles
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
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