Midland University

https://www.midlandu.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$41,150

4.52% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$26,643

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

66.1%

1,402 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,558

76.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

42.1%

139 Graduates

About

Midland University is a higher education institution located in Dodge County, NE. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Midland University were General Education (66 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (33 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (32 degrees).

In 2024, 443 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Midland University. 62.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (279 degrees), 4.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (68 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Midland University is $41,150, which is $17,150 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Midland University is $41,150, which is $17,150 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,643.

In 2024, 88% of undergraduate students attending Midland University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$41,150

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Midland University was $41,150. The cost of tuition at Midland University is $17,150 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Midland University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,643

2024 Value

10.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Midland University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,643. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Midland University grew by 10.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Midland University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,200

Room and Board

$1,020

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Midland University was of $9,200 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 8.61% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Midland University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Midland University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Midland University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Midland University received 1,402 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 2.37% annual growth. Out of those 1,402 applicants, 927 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,558 students enrolled at Midland University in 2024. 11% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Midland University has an overall enrollment yield of 31.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

927

Accepted Out of 1,402

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Midland University was 66.1% (927 admissions from 1,402 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 66.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 2.37%, while admissions declined by 3.54%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Midland University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

11%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

11% of enrolled first-time students at Midland University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Midland University had a total enrollment of 1,558 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Midland University is 1,195 students and the part-time enrollment is 363. This means that 76.7% of students enrolled at Midland University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Midland University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.5% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.77% Black or African American, 3.15% Two or More Races, 2.05% Asian, 0.257% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0642% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Midland University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.5%), followed by White Male (28%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (8.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.6%), followed by White Male (31.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.55%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Midland University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,558 students. The full-time enrollment at Midland University is 1,195 and the part-time enrollment is 363. This means that 76.7% of students enrolled at Midland University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Midland University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Midland University was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Midland University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Midland University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
896 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
286 enrolled students
Black or African American
121 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Midland University is 57.5% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.77% Black or African American, 3.15% Two or More Races, 2.05% Asian, 0.257% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0642% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 59 students (3.79%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 113 more women than men received degrees from Midland University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Midland University is white (279 degrees awarded). There were 4.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (68 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Midland University is General Education (66 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (33 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (32 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Midland University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (38 degrees awarded), Education (157 degrees), and Protective Services (20 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Midland University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,693,220 people), Secondary school teachers (556,787 people), Other managers (463,596 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (419,750 people), and Education administrators (362,543 people).

The most specialized majors at Midland University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (38 degrees awarded), Education (157 degrees), Protective Services (20 degrees), Social Sciences (25 degrees), and Psychology (22 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Midland University are Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Midland University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (38 degrees awarded), Education (157 degrees), Protective Services (20 degrees), Social Sciences (25 degrees), and Psychology (22 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Midland University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,328,554 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (625,990 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (580,925 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (474,467 people), and Legal services (364,247 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Midland University.

Most Common (2024)

General Education
66 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
33 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
32 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Midland University was General Education with 66 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Midland University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

165

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

278

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 165 degrees were awarded to men at Midland University, which is 0.594 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (278).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Midland University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Midland University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.35 times more than the 20 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Midland University in General Education, which is 2.47 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 34% of students graduating from Midland University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (53.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Midland University is Female and White (53.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
279 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
68 degrees awarded
Black or African American
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Midland University is white (279 degrees awarded). There were 4.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (68 degrees).

7% of degree recipients (31 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
202 degrees awarded
White Female
183 degrees awarded
White Female
171 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Midland University is white female (202 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (183 degrees).

Operations

Midland University has an endowment valued at nearly $28.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.89M (6.71%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Midland University had a total salary expenditure of 33.2M. Midland University employs 18 Assistant professors, 13 Associate professors and 7 Professors. Most academics at Midland University are Female Assistant professor (13), Female Associate professor (11), and Male Assistant professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Midland University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 47 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 41 employees, and Management with 12 employees.

Endowment

$28.2M

2024 Endowment

15.8%

growth from 2023

Midland University has an endowment valued at about $28.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Midland University grew 15.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $17.7M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Midland University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$14.3M

2024 Salaries

3.06%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Midland University paid a median of $14.3M in salaries, which represents 43.1% of their overall expenditure ($33.2M) and a 3.06% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.35% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.17% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$2.52M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Midland University paid a total of $2.52M to 40 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Midland University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 47 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 41 employees, and Management with 12 employees.

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