Midway University Acceptance Rate
Midway, Kentucky · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,120
- Admitted
- 1,066
- Yield
- 24.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Midway University's acceptance rate has risen from 58.2% in 2014–15 to 95.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 383 to 1,120 (+192%) over that period.
Its 95.2% rate makes Midway University more selective than about 10% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 24 tracked Kentucky schools, it is more selective than about 21%.
Midway University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 24.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 383 | 223 | 58.2% | 77 |
| 2015–16 | 397 | 181 | 45.6% | 73 |
| 2016–17 | 499 | 301 | 60.3% | 129 |
| 2017–18 | 746 | 423 | 56.7% | 151 |
| 2018–19 | 1,256 | 761 | 60.6% | 235 |
| 2019–20 | 1,162 | 693 | 59.6% | 219 |
| 2020–21 | 1,043 | 762 | 73.1% | 225 |
| 2021–22 | 1,002 | 779 | 77.7% | 237 |
| 2022–23 | 1,057 | 991 | 93.8% | 239 |
| 2023–24 | 1,120 | 1,066 | 95.2% | 265 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 538 | 515 | 95.7% |
| Men | 582 | 551 | 94.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–590 | 3% |
| SAT Math | 500–530 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–25 | 24% |
How Midway 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 Midway University's acceptance rate?
Midway University's acceptance rate is 95.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,066 admitted of 1,120 applicants).
Is Midway University test optional?
Midway University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Midway University?
Midway University received 1,120 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,066.
What SAT score do you need for Midway University?
Admitted students at Midway University typically scored 530–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–530 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Midway University getting harder to get into?
Midway University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 58.2% in 2014–15 to 95.2% 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: www.midway.edu/.