More selective than 86% of Nebraska colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $55,719. College Scorecard.
Higher than 11% of Nebraska colleges we cover and 29% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 32% of Nebraska colleges we cover and 47% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Midland University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 1,436 applicants, Midland University admitted 961 and 283 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 963–1170 on the SAT or 17–23 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Midland University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What Midland University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Midland University took 4.2 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Nebraska. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $21,086 | $88,772 | 5.7 years |
| $30–48k | $22,445 | $94,493 | 6.1 years |
| $48–75k | $23,055 | $97,062 | 6.2 years |
| $75–110k | $28,289 | $119,097 | 7.6 years |
| $110k+ | $28,680 | $120,743 | 7.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (35% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($52,163) minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $15,614 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Midland University majors, earnings & careers
Midland University offers 31 bachelor's majors across 8 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Business & Finance · 7
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Education · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Science & Math · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
Highest-earning majors at Midland University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $77,272 | $30,750 |
| Business | $64,469 | $27,000 |
| Education | $46,695 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $45,969 | $27,000 |
Quick list of all 31 majors
- Accounting—
- Agricultural Business—
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)—
- Arts and Entertainment Management—
- Biology—
- Business$64,469
- Business Administration—
- Communications—
- Criminal Justice—
- Education$46,695
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- Education, Other—
- English—
- Finance—
- History—
- Human Services—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$45,969
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Management Information Systems—
- Marketing—
- Mathematics—
- Natural Sciences—
- Nursing$77,272
- Pastoral Counseling / Ministry—
- Philosophy and Religious Studies—
- Pre-Med / Pre-Health—
- Psychology—
- Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)—
- Sociology—
- Special Education—
- Studio Art—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Fremont
2 bedrooms $1,207.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 33 inches of rain a year, 32 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, Dodge County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Dodge County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Midland University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Nebraska by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland University | 66% | $26,267 | 42% | $52,163 | This school |
| Hastings College | 72% | $24,452 | 49% | $51,303 | |
| Clarkson College | 78% | $19,241 | 47% | $64,876 | |
| Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | 73% | $21,863 | 60% | $65,071 | |
| Bryan College of Health Sciences | 67% | $26,919 | 70% | $70,845 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Midland University would cost you $1,815 more per year than Hastings College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Midland University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$4,280).
- Midland University gives aided families $2,482 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Nebraska resident | Midland University | Hastings College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $42,050 | $37,770 | +$4,280 |
| Books & supplies | $1,020 | $110 | +$910 |
| Housing & meals | $10,562 | $11,690 | −$1,128 |
| Personal & travel | $4,296 | $4,310 | −$14 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,209 | −$2,458 | +$249 |
| Sticker price | $55,719 | $51,422 | +$4,297 |
| Average grants | −$29,452 | −$26,970 | −$2,482 |
| You pay | $26,267 | $24,452 | +$1,815 |
“+” means Midland University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Midland University
What is the Midland University acceptance rate?
Midland University accepts 66% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 961 of 1,436 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 963–1170 on the SAT or 17–23 on the ACT.
How much does Midland University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $55,719 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $26,267 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $21,086 and families earning $110k+ pay $28,680.
How much do Midland University graduates earn?
Former Midland University students earn a median $52,163 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Midland University graduation rate?
42% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 69% return for their second year.
How long does a Midland University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Midland University costs about $97,062 after grants ($23,055 a year for 4.2 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $52,163 ten years after starting, $15,614 more than high school graduates in Nebraska ($36,549), so the cost is repaid in 6.2 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Midland University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/midland-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).