# Midland University

Private nonprofit college in Fremont, NE. IPEDS ID 181330.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/midland-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/midland-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 66% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $26,267 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 42%; beats 11% of NE colleges and 29% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $52,163; beats 32% of NE colleges and 47% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $21,086 |
| 30-48k | $22,445 |
| 48-75k | $23,055 |
| 75-110k | $28,289 |
| 110k+ | $28,680 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.21 years on average (35% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $52,163 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $55,719
- Tuition and fees: $42,050
- Housing and meals: $10,562; books: $1,020

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 490–590; SAT math: 473–580; ACT: 17–23 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,436 applicants, 961 admitted, 283 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 66%, ACT 17–23 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 67%, ACT 18–24 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (31 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $74,515 | $77,272 | $30,750 |
| Business | $44,021 | $64,469 | $27,000 |
| Education | $42,394 | $46,695 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $31,475 | $45,969 | $27,000 |
| Agricultural Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | $27,000 |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Natural Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | $27,000 |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | $41,149 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Human Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | $33,216 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $75,360 (NE), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage not reported (metro), $84,730 (NE), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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