School Highlights
Midway University serves 2,242 students (54% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 27%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 2,242 students
- Private-state tuition: $22,300
- Acceptance Rate: 78%
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 47%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Midway University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 154 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Midway University
(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Midway University has grown by 65% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Midway University diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has grown by 68% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,242 students
3,779 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
1,203 students
1,251 students
# Part-Time Students
1,039 students
2,490 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
193 students
401 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,082 students
1,251 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
121 students
121 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
853 students
2,490 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
186 students
104 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
407 students
407 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
7%
10%
% White
53%
73%
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
4%
n/a
% Unknown races
24%
4%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.45
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.4429%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4341%
0.4231%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,200
$29,400
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 10% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$22,300
$13,988
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
$21,000
$11,279
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,854
$5,953
Acceptance Rate
78%
78%
SAT Reading
535
535
SAT Math
495
495
SAT Writing
530
530
ACT Composite
22
20
ACT English
22
19
ACT Math
21
17
ACT Writing
8
8
Source: 2024 (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 78%, which is equal to the state average of 78%.
What is Midway University's ranking?
Midway University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kentucky for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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