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Midway University acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

With an acceptance rate near 95%, Midway University is an accessible private college in Kentucky. Because it admits most qualified applicants, admission turns on the strength of your whole profile rather than any one number.

Your odds at Midway University
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what Midway University weighs, where it ranks among Kentucky schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1120, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
95%
Accessible
SAT middle 50%
1100-1170
of admitted students
Type
Private
Midway, KY
Average net price
$29,579
per year after aid

What do students study at Midway University?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Business, Management and Marketing · 61 (27%)Education · 29 (12.8%)Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies · 28 (12.4%)Health Professions and Related Programs · 24 (10.6%)Psychology · 23 (10.2%)Agriculture and Agricultural Operations · 15 (6.6%)Communication and Journalism · 12 (5.3%)Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting · 12 (5.3%)Multi and Interdisciplinary Studies · 11 (4.9%)

Will I get into Midway University?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Midway University, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Midway University?

Midway University admits most qualified applicants (around 95%), but that overall rate is not your personal chance. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Midway University in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Midway University hard to get into?

Midway University is accessible: it admits most qualified applicants, with about a 95% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Midway University?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Midway University, but admitted students span a wide GPA range, with many in the 2.8 to 3.5 band. Midway University reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

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Your chances at Midway University by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at Midway University for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at Midway University with a 3.1 GPA and a 1140 SAT?

About 98% (Safety), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.1 unweighted GPA and a 1140 SAT, the middle of Midway University's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.4 GPA with a 1170 SAT comes out near 98%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at Midway University by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 110025th pctSAT 1140middleSAT 117075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.596%Safety97%Safety98%Safety91%Safety
2.898%Safety98%Safety98%Safety98%Safety
3.198%Safety98%Safety98%Safety98%Safety
3.498%Safety98%Safety98%Safety98%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/midway-university.

How to get into Midway University

Built from Midway University's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

Here is how to get into Midway University, built from what its admitted class actually looks like and what the school says it weighs.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at Midway University carries about a 2.96 core GPA and a 1120 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Decide on scores with the real range

The admitted middle 50% is 1100 to 1170 SAT (20 to 25 ACT). Submit a score at 1135 or higher; below 1100, apply test-optional if the policy allows.

Step 3
Build the file around what Midway University weighs

Midway University rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 4
Apply in the round that helps

An early application signals interest and gets your file read before the pool fills. Most early deadlines fall on November 1 and Regular Decision on January 1 to 15; confirm Midway University's exact dates at www.midway.edu.

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How many students apply to Midway University, and how many get in?

For the fall 2023 entering class, Midway University received 1,120 applications and admitted 1,066, an acceptance rate of 95.2%. 265 enrolled. Only about 25% of admitted students enrolled, so the school admits several students for every seat it expects to fill, which is why its acceptance rate reads higher than its selectivity feels. Midway University enrolls about 1,262 undergraduates in total, 63% of them women, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Applied
1,120
fall 2023
Admitted
1,066
95.2% of applicants
Enrolled
265
25% yield
Undergraduates
1,262
Midway, distant rural

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 admissions and enrollment.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for Midway University?

Admitted students at Midway University post SAT scores of 1100 to 1170 in the middle 50%, with an average of 1122. On the ACT the middle 50% runs from 20 to 25. A score above 1170 puts you in the top quarter of admits and turns the test into an asset; a score below 1100 puts you in the bottom quarter, where the rest of the application has to carry more weight. Midway University is test-optional: scores are considered if you submit them but not required. Send a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one and let your transcript lead.

SAT middle 50%
1100-1170
average 1122
ACT middle 50%
20-25
of admitted students
Test scores
Test-optional
admissions policy

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10.

What Midway University looks for

What Midway University weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

In its review, Midway University leans most on rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Midway University's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Interview
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Midway University

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Midway University
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100In the competitive admitted range
Colleges for a 1120 SAT →Colleges for a 22 ACT →See colleges by GPA →

How much does Midway University cost after financial aid?

The full sticker price at Midway University (tuition, fees, housing, food, books) is about $48,805 a year. Tuition and fees alone are $27,220. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $29,579 a year, and it ranges from $27,206 for families earning under $30,000 to $34,166 for families earning over $110,000. 32% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$48,805
per year, before aid
Average net price
$29,579
after grants and scholarships
Pell recipients
32%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$27,206
$30k to $48k$23,405
$48k to $75k$28,160
$75k to $110k$32,406
Over $110k$34,166

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do Midway University graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Median earnings for Midway University students ten years after entry are $44,246 ($40,738 at the six-year mark). 41% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 68% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $21,301; 44% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$44,246
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
41%
within six years
Retention
68%
return for year two
Median debt
$21,301
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How Midway University compares in Kentucky

Midway University ranks #19 most selective of 23 schools in Kentucky in our database.

Among the 23 Kentucky schools we track, Midway University ranks #19 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like Berea College (19%) and Brescia University (35%) sit nearby, which makes Kentucky a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

Berea College
19%acceptance · KY
Brescia University
35%acceptance · KY
Centre College
54%acceptance · KY
Kentucky Christian University
61%acceptance · KY
Union College (KY)
63%acceptance · KY
Northern Kentucky University
68%acceptance · KY
Kentucky Wesleyan College
72%acceptance · KY
Alice Lloyd College
75%acceptance · KY
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Similar to Midway University

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

Build around Midway University with peers at a comparable selectivity, such as Belmont University, Benedictine University, and Maryville University. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Belmont University
95%acceptance · TN
Benedictine University
95%acceptance · IL
Maryville University
95%acceptance · MO
Marian University (IN)
95%acceptance · IN
Charleston Southern University
96%acceptance · SC
Barton College
94%acceptance · NC

Frequently asked questions

What is Midway University's acceptance rate?

Midway University admitted 1,066 of 1,120 applicants for the fall 2023 entering class, an acceptance rate of 95.2% (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). 25% of admitted students enrolled.

What SAT score do you need for Midway University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1100 to 1170 on the SAT and 20 to 25 on the ACT. A score above 1170 is in the top quarter of admits. Midway University is test-optional, so only submit a score that helps.

Is Midway University test-optional?

Yes. Midway University reports that test scores are considered but not required. Submit a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one.

How much does Midway University cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Midway University, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $29,579 a year against a sticker price of about $48,805. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $27,206 on average.

What do Midway University graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering Midway University are $44,246 a year among students who received federal aid, and 41% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does Midway University value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Midway University weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Midway University consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Midway University's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Midway University?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Midway University specifically.

What are the admission requirements for Midway University?

Midway University reviews GPA, course rigor, test scores (where submitted), activities, and essays. With a more accessible acceptance rate, meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.