Midway University Admission Requirements
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Midway University Admission Overview
Midway University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Midway University admitted 95.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.39 GPA (B+) and SAT 1100-1170 / ACT 20-25. Midway University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Midway University is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Midway University Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Midway University
Acceptance Rate
The Midway University acceptance rate is 95.1%. Last year, 1,019 of 1,071 applicants were admitted. That is the 22nd lowest acceptance rate in Kentucky.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Midway University and can you get accepted?
Midway University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Midway University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.39. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Midway University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.39Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.39
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Midway University typically have around a 3.39 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Midway University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #19 in Kentucky for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Midway University Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
Midway University is test-optional for first-year applicants. SAT or ACT scores are not required for admission. The catalog recommends a 2.5 GPA, and an 18 ACT if you do send scores, mainly for math and English placement. Nursing and education programs may still ask for testing.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://catalog.midway.edu/admissions1.pdf
Midway University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1100-1170Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
3%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 570
- Math 530
- Composite 1100
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 590
- Math 580
- Composite 1170
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Midway University typically score around a 1140 SAT (middle 50% 1100–1170) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 66th percentile nationally. Midway University ranks #8 in the state of Kentucky for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1100 to 1170
SAT policy
Midway University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1140 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Midway University ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
20-25Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
31%25th Percentile Scores
- English 19
- Math 18
- Composite 20
75th Percentile Scores
- English 26
- Math 24
- Composite 25
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Midway University typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 20–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Midway University places #12 among colleges in Kentucky for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 25
ACT policy
You may apply to Midway University without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Midway University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Midway University is $30.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Midway University is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 95.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.39 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1100-1170); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157377.
GPA calculator: Midway University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026