Midway University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$17,990

29.4% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$30,679

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

95.1%

1,071 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,003

60.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

44%

74 Graduates

About

Midway University is a higher education institution located in Woodford County, KY. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Midway University were General Business Administration & Management (103 degrees awarded), General Education (14 degrees), and Nursing Administration (2 degrees).

In 2024, 400 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Midway University. 64.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (284 degrees), 8.88 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Midway University is $17,990, which is $−6,010 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Midway University is $17,990, which is $6,010 less 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 $30,679.

In 2024, 92% of undergraduate students attending Midway University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$17,990

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Midway University was $17,990. The cost of tuition at Midway University is $−6,010 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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

Average Net Price

$30,679

2024 Value

24%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Midway University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,679. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Midway University grew by 24%.

This chart compares the average net price of Midway 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

$11,400

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Midway University was of $11,400 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 32.6% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies increased by 50% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Midway University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.1% with respect to 2023, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Midway 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

Midway University received 1,071 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 4.38% annual growth. Out of those 1,071 applicants, 1,019 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 95.1% acceptance rate.

There were 2,003 students enrolled at Midway University in 2024. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Midway University has an overall enrollment yield of 23%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

95.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,019

Accepted Out of 1,071

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Midway University was 95.1% (1,019 admissions from 1,071 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 95.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 4.38%, while admissions declined by 4.41%.

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

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

3% of enrolled first-time students at Midway 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

Midway University had a total enrollment of 2,003 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Midway University is 1,207 students and the part-time enrollment is 796. This means that 60.3% of students enrolled at Midway University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Midway University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.8% White, 8.69% Black or African American, 4.89% Hispanic or Latino, 3% Two or More Races, 0.849% Asian, 0.399% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0499% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Midway University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.6%), followed by White Male (24.7%) and Black or African American Male (7.32%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.2%), followed by White Male (18.9%) and Black or African American Male (5.19%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

60.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Midway University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,003 students. The full-time enrollment at Midway University is 1,207 and the part-time enrollment is 796. This means that 60.3% of students enrolled at Midway 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 Midway University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

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 Midway University was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Midway University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,057 enrolled students
Black or African American
174 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
98 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Midway University is 52.8% White, 8.69% Black or African American, 4.89% Hispanic or Latino, 3% Two or More Races, 0.849% Asian, 0.399% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0499% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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, 512 students (25.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 118 more women than men received degrees from Midway University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Midway University is white (284 degrees awarded). There were 8.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Midway University is General Business Administration & Management (103 degrees awarded), followed by General Education (14 degrees) and Nursing Administration (2 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Midway University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees awarded), Agriculture (15 degrees), and Business (167 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 Midway University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,700,948 people), Accountants & auditors (1,058,750 people), Other managers (948,114 people), Secondary school teachers (584,400 people), and Financial managers (572,258 people).

The most specialized majors at Midway University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees awarded), Agriculture (15 degrees), Business (167 degrees), Education (43 degrees), and Communications (12 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 Midway University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Skincare specialists

The most specialized majors at Midway University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees awarded), Agriculture (15 degrees), Business (167 degrees), Education (43 degrees), and Communications (12 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 Midway University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,327,439 people), Computer Systems Design (710,432 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (705,546 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (555,210 people), and Construction (518,661 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
51 degrees awarded
General Business
3 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Midway University was Registered Nursing with 51 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

141

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

259

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 141 degrees were awarded to men at Midway University, which is 0.544 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (259).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Midway University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.839 times less than the 56 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Midway University in Registered Nursing, which is 19.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 41% of students graduating from Midway University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
284 degrees awarded
Black or African American
32 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Midway University is white (284 degrees awarded). There were 8.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

1.5% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
279 degrees awarded
White Female
224 degrees awarded
White Female
223 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Midway University is white female (279 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (224 degrees).

Operations

Midway University has an endowment valued at nearly $35.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.2M (14.7%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Midway University had a total salary expenditure of 25.2M. Midway University employs 17 Assistant professors, 10 Associate professors and 9 Instructors. Most academics at Midway University are Female Assistant professor (12), Female Instructor (6), and Male Associate professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Midway University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 23 employees, Management, with 19 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 8 employees.

Endowment

$35.3M

2024 Endowment

11.6%

growth from 2023

Midway University has an endowment valued at about $35.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Midway University grew 11.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.6M 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 Midway 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

$9.93M

2024 Salaries

11.4%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Midway University paid a median of $9.93M in salaries, which represents 39.5% of their overall expenditure ($25.2M) and a 11.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.72% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.581% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$2.78M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Midway University paid a total of $2.78M to 41 employees working as instructors, which represents 28% 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 Midway University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 23 employees, Management with 19 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 8 employees.

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