School Highlights
Midway University serves 1,390 students (74% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,390 students
- Private-state tuition: $22,300
- Acceptance Rate: 78%
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- 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
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
School Calendar
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 0.44 is more than the state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,390 students
2,968 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
1,033 students
1,000 students
# Part-Time Students
357 students
1,968 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
982 students
266 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
978 students
978 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
55 students
55 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
203 students
1,968 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
154 students
54 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
407 students
407 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
9%
10%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
5%
5%
% White
4%
4%
% Hawaiian
74%
77%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Unknown races
2%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.44
0.40
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.4329%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.5833%
0.3333%
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 9% 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: 2023 (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: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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