Midland University Acceptance Rate
Fremont, Nebraska · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,436
- Admitted
- 961
- Yield
- 29.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
Hover or tap the chart to read any year.
Over the 10 years of federal data, Midland University's acceptance rate has risen from 60.2% in 2014–15 to 66.9% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,866 to 1,436 (-23%) over that period.
Its 66.9% rate makes Midland University more selective than about 67% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 11 tracked Nebraska schools, it is more selective than about 82%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (63.1% for women vs 70.9% for men, a 7.8-point gap). Midland University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 29.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,866 | 1,123 | 60.2% | 331 |
| 2015–16 | 1,745 | 1,058 | 60.6% | 304 |
| 2016–17 | 1,713 | 1,046 | 61.1% | 341 |
| 2017–18 | 1,535 | 987 | 64.3% | 326 |
| 2018–19 | 1,886 | 982 | 52.1% | 330 |
| 2019–20 | 1,747 | 861 | 49.3% | 318 |
| 2020–21 | 1,967 | 999 | 50.8% | 370 |
| 2021–22 | 1,691 | 1,078 | 63.7% | 341 |
| 2022–23 | 1,493 | 969 | 64.9% | 324 |
| 2023–24 | 1,436 | 961 | 66.9% | 283 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 705 | 445 | 63.1% |
| Men | 715 | 507 | 70.9% |
| Another gender | 16 | 9 | 56.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 430–550 | 7% |
| SAT Math | 463–560 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–24 | 47% |
How Midland University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Midland University's acceptance rate?
Midland University's acceptance rate is 66.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (961 admitted of 1,436 applicants).
Is Midland University test optional?
Midland University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Midland University?
Midland University received 1,436 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 961.
What SAT score do you need for Midland University?
Admitted students at Midland University typically scored 430–550 on SAT Reading/Writing and 463–560 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Midland University getting harder to get into?
Midland University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 60.2% in 2014–15 to 66.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.midlandu.edu/.