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Midland University

Midland University

Fremont, NE · Town · 1,159 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located in Fremont, Nebraska, Midland University is a vibrant private liberal arts institution best known for its unique "4-Year Graduation Guarantee," which promises that undergraduate students will graduate on time or the university covers the remaining tuition. Academically, Midland shines in career-directed preparation, with its highly regarded programs in nursing, business administration, education, and human performance leading the way. The campus culture is exceptionally active and close-knit, driven by a student body where over 90% of students participate in co-curriculars, largely centered around Nebraska's largest NAIA athletic department and a robust performing arts scene. This high-energy environment offers prospective students a supportive, personalized community where they can seamlessly combine hands-on academics with their passion for varsity sports, leadership, or the arts.


Wikipedia:Midland University is a private Lutheran university in Fremont, Nebraska. It has an approximate enrollment of 1,600 students on 33-acre (13 ha) campus. Known as Midland Lutheran College from 1962 to 2010, the college is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Location
Fremont, NE, 68025 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
OMA · Omaha
32 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$55,719
Avg net price
$26,267
Room & board
$11,172
Tuition
$42,050
Books & supplies
$1,020/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$21,086
$30–48k
$22,445
$48–75k
$23,055
$75–110k
$28,289
$110k+
$28,680
Admissions
Admit rate
66%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1086
Reading 490590
Math 473580
ACT midpoint
21
Composite 1723
English 1522
Math 1624
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
43%
4-yr on-time completion
36%
1st-yr retention
69%
Transfer-out rate
34%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
45%
Transferred
43%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
12%
Median earnings (6yr)
$45,145
Median earnings (10yr)
$52,163
Median debt
$26,134
Monthly loan payment
$277
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,225
Student Body
Men 56%Women 44%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
28%
First-generation
34%
Median family income
$61,980
Independent students
9%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
56%
Hispanic
17%
Black
8%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
9%
Unknown
4%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$45,145
10 years after entry
$52,163
Education, General45
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing33
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness25
Psychology, General20
Business Administration, Management and Operations20
Criminal Justice and Corrections19
Marketing17
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions10
Accounting and Related Services10
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management9
Human Services, General8
Sociology8
Communication and Media Studies7
Biology, General7
Management Information Systems and Services5
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities4
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Institutional
Endowment
$28M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$6,937/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,011
Federal loan rate
62%

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