Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Midway, Kentucky |
| Online | midway.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Rural |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Midway University, located in the historic town of Midway, Kentucky between Lexington and Frankfort, operates from a 200-acre campus characterized by traditional Georgian architecture. Founded in 1847 as the Kentucky Female Orphan School, it was one of the first schools in the United States to serve female orphans, and remained a women's college until becoming fully coeducational in 2016. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs with emphasis in business, education, equine studies, and nursing, with its equine program particularly notable due to the school's location in Kentucky's Bluegrass region. Students reside in one of four campus residence halls, and the university competes in the NAIA River States Conference, maintaining a strong equestrian program that reflects the region's thoroughbred heritage.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Midway University is rated within the lower 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Midway University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#932 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#552 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Colleges in Kentucky
#8 in Best Private Colleges in Kentucky
#32 in Best Value Colleges in Kentucky
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1120 |
| ACT | 20/25 |
| GPA | 3.39 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
| Other Fees | $600 |
| Room and Board | $9,500 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $11,900 |
| Total One Year Cost | $49,280 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 40% |
| Business | 19% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 10% |
| Education | 8% |
| Agriculture | 7% |
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