More selective than 86% of Nebraska colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
7% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 47% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Midland University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Midland University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Midland University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 590 |
| SAT math | 473 | 580 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 23 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 963 | 1170 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Midland University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 66% | 490–590 | 473–580 | 17–23 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 67% | 430–550 | 463–560 | 18–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Midland University compared with other Nebraska colleges?
Midland University has the 3rd-lowest acceptance rate of 15 Nebraska colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of Saint Mary | 45% | 61% | $16,590 |
| 2 | York University | 52% | 52% | $20,951 |
| 3 | Midland University | 66% | 42% | $26,267 |
| 4 | Bryan College of Health Sciences | 67% | 70% | $26,919 |
| 5 | Hastings College | 72% | 49% | $24,452 |
| 6 | Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | 73% | 60% | $21,863 |
| 7 | Clarkson College | 78% | 47% | $19,241 |
| 8 | Creighton University | 80% | 83% | $31,568 |
| 9 | Nebraska Wesleyan University | 80% | 66% | $18,327 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Nebraska colleges →
Who enrolls at Midland University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Midland University admissions questions
What is the Midland University acceptance rate?
Midland University accepts 66% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 961 of 1,436 applicants were admitted.
Does Midland University require the SAT or ACT?
Midland University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 7% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 47% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Midland University?
The middle 50% of Midland University enrolled first-year students scored 963–1170 on the SAT and 17–23 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Midland University?
29% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (283 of 961).
Is Midland University getting harder to get into?
Midland University accepted 66% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 67% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Midland University overview