Midway University

512 E. Stephens St
Midway, KY 40347
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

Midway University serves 1,381 students (70% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 19%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,381 students
  • Private-state tuition: $22,300
  • Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 22%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Midway University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 154 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Midway University
(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
154 staff
232 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Midway University has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Midway University diversity score of 0.38 is more than the state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,381 students
2,652 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
973 students
1,151 students
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# Part-Time Students
408 students
1,501 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Midway University.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
982 students
266 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
934 students
1,151 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
39 students
39 students
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Kentucky All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
230 students
1,652 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
178 students
167 students
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Kentucky All Part Time Graduation Breakdown
Total Dormitory Capacity
407 students
407 students
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
6%
5%
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% Black
7%
8%
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% White
78%
81%
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% Two or more races
5%
3%
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% Unknown races
3%
1%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
Diversity Score
0.38
0.33
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
38%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.53%
0.53%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,200
$29,400
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $22,300 is more than the state average of $13,988. The private state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$22,300
$13,988
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
98%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$21,000
$11,279
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,854
$5,953
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Acceptance Rate
73%
73%
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SAT Reading
540
540
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SAT Math
540
540
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SAT Writing
530
530
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ACT Composite
21
20
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ACT English
21
19
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ACT Math
21
17
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ACT Writing
8
8
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Source: 2021 (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 73%, which is equal to the state average of 73%.
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 graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,381 students
  • Private-state tuition: $22,300
  • Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 22%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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