Midway University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Midway University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Midway, Kentucky, with 1,752 undergraduates. It admitted 95% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

  • Acceptance rate: 95% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 570–590 reading and writing, 530–580 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 20–25 composite
  • Average net price: $24,739 a year (2022–23)

Midway University GPA requirements

Midway University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Midway University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Midway University acceptance rate

Midway University admitted 1,019 of 1,071 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 95%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Midway University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing570580590
SAT Math530560580
ACT Composite202225
ACT English192226
ACT Math182024
3% submitted SAT scores and 31% submitted ACT scores, as Midway University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1122 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Midway University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Midway University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Midway University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $24,739 a year at Midway University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

What GPA do you need to get into Midway University?

Midway University requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Midway University hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.

What is the acceptance rate at Midway University?

Midway University's acceptance rate was 95% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,019 of 1,071 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

What SAT scores do Midway University students have?

The middle 50% of Midway University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (3% of them) scored 570–590 in Reading and Writing and 530–580 in Math. The median scores were 580 (Reading and Writing) and 560 (Math).

What ACT scores do Midway University students have?

The middle 50% of Midway University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (31% of them) had composite scores of 20–25, with a median of 22.

Does Midway University accept AP credit?

Yes. Midway University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Midway University?

In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $24,739 a year at Midway University, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Midway UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).