Midway University is a private, non-profit coeducational institution founded in 1847 as the Kentucky Female Orphan School by physician and minister Dr. L.L. Pinkerton in affiliation with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
Current President: Dr. John P. Marsden (February 2013 to present)
Mission Statement: Midway University invests in our students, engaging them in personalized learning experiences and preparing them for fulfilling careers (Adopted May 2023).
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Fast Facts
- Employees:
- Full-Time: 117
- Part-Time: 159
- 3 major airports nearby:
- Lexington (LEX)
- Louisville (SDF)
- Cincinnati (CVG)
- Our 200-acre campus includes a working horse farm with a herd of 35+ horses and 70 acres of pastureland
- Located in Midway in Woodford County, Kentucky (USA) – just 14 miles from Lexington. Our campus is 1 mile off the I-64 exit.
Student Data
- Total Enrollment (Fall 2023): 1,945
- Daytime Undergrad: 852
- Online/Evening Undergrad: 401
- Graduate: 258
- Dual Credit: 434
- Daytime Undergrads:
- 61% In-State
- 33% Out-of-State
- 6% International
- Daytime Student Body:
- 51% Female
- 49% Male
- 27% Minority
- Residential population of 434 (Fall 2023)
Campus Life
- There are 8 official student organizations and 3 honor societies on campus.
- Students can participate in over 100 annual co-curricular activities.
Cost & Financial Aid
- First year daytime undergraduate students receive an average of $13,000 in financial aid.
- 99% of daytime undergraduate students receive institutional aid.
- Daytime Undergraduate Costs:
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- Tuition – $25,480 per year
- Room – $3,200 – $5,400
- Board – $3,090 – $4,920
- Cost Per Credit Hour:
- Online – $395
- RN-BSN – $295
- MBA – $475
- M.Ed. – $250
- MSN - $475
- MSN-MBA - $475
Academics
- 20+ career-focused majors, pre-professional programs, and 3 graduate programs available.
- 80% of full-time faculty have terminal degrees.
- Daytime Undergrad Retention Rates:
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- Fall ’22 – Fall ’23: 79.4%
- Fall ’22 – Spring ’23: 91.5%
- Midway University has an average class size of 16 and a 15:1 student to faculty ratio.
- Degrees Offered:
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- Associate Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
Athletics
- There are 28 athletic teams as of Fall 2022, including 2 equestrian teams.
- Athletic Conferences:
- NAIA
- River State
- Mid-South
- IHSA
- USA Archery
- U.S. Bowling Congress
- Midwest Sprint Football League
- The Midway Eagles achieved the Champions of Character Gold Level in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
- Midway University student-athletes earned an average 3.18 GPA for the 2021-22 academic year.
- Mascot: Eagles
- Colors: Blue and Gold
- Recent Conference Championships:
- Women’s Golf: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021
- Men’s Golf: 2021, 2022, 2023
- Baseball: 2017
- Western Team: 2020, 2022, 2023 (+finished 3rd in nationals)
- Men's Cross Country: 2021
Rankings
Midway University receives rankings from numerous organizations throughout the year. Visit our rankings page to view all current rankings.
Accreditation
Midway University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master degrees. Midway University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Midway University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Nursing Programs
The ADN, BSN and MSN nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, Phone 404.975.5000, Fax 404.975.5020 (www.acenursing.org)
Midway University’s ADN program is approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN), 312 Whittington Parkway, Louisville, KY 40222, Phone 800.305.2042, Fax 502.696.5762 (www.kbn.ky.gov)