School Highlights
Midway University serves 2,003 students (60% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 28%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,003 students
- Private-state tuition: $22,300
- Acceptance Rate: 95%
- Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 45%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Midway University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 48% over five years.
Midway University
(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1847
Campus Size
200 acres
Total Faculty
80 staff
82 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of Midway University has grown by 45% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Midway University diversity score of 0.64 is more than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has grown by 75% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,003 students
3,274 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
37:1
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Students
1,207 students
1,128 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
796 students
2,146 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,752 students
2,618 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,077 students
1,102 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Graduate Students
130 students
242 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
675 students
2,146 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
121 students
88 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
407 students
459 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
8%
10%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
55%
72%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
5%
n/a
% Unknown races
22%
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.46
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4341%
n/a
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$47,169
$39,781
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $22,300 is more than the state average of $13,988. The private state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$22,300
$13,988
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
98%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$21,000
$11,279
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,854
$5,953
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Acceptance Rate
95%
87%
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Midway University cost?
Midway University's private state tuition is approximately $22,300.
What is the acceptance rate of Midway University?
The acceptance rate of Midway University is 95%, which is higher than the state average of 87%.
What is Midway University's ranking?
Midway University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kentucky for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.
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