Mid-Continent University Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Mid-Continent University is 87.1%.  Its admission rate is the 19th lowest in Kentucky.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Mid-Continent University and can you get accepted?

Mid Continent University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 365 out of the 419 who applied were admitted.

The school has extremely easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 84 percent (SAT 830/1080 ACT 15/24). Mid Continent University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.13. Of those applicants who were admitted, 72% enrolled. This indicates that the school is a top choice for many students who apply.

Can you get into Mid-Continent University?

87% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Mid Continent University you should:

• Have a high school GPA of 3.13 or better
• Earn B grades in high school
• Score 960 on the SAT
• Score 19 on the ACT
• Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into Mid Continent University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Mid-Continent University are to have around a 3.13 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.13 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Mid-Continent University accepts 87% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Mid-Continent University is 3.13 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #26 in Kentucky for highest average GPA.

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*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.13 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Mid Continent University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Mid-Continent University is 960 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 830-1080. Students who get into Mid Continent University score in the top 87 percent of all SAT test takers..  Mid-Continent University ranks #23 in the state of Kentucky for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 960 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Mid-Continent University regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 830 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 830, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 700, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

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Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 955, you have around a 87% chance of being admitted. A 1080 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 93% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Mid-Continent University?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Mid-Continent University is 19, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 15 and 24.  The school ranks #23 in Kentucky for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 19. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 15 and score in the score in the top 81 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 10.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 70 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Mid Continent University.

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Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Mid-Continent University for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 19 score has around 87% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 93% with a 24 ACT score.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Mid Continent University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Mid Continent University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Credits Accepted

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Mid Continent University is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.13 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 960 and ACT of 19 will almost guarantee your admission.