About Midland University

Founded in 1883, Midland University. is a Private college. Located in Nebraska, which is a city setting in Nebraska, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,555 full time undergraduate students, and 154 full time graduate students.

The Midland University Academic calendar runs on a Four-one-four plan basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 16:1. There are 37 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Midland University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate61%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range840-1055
ACT Range19-24

Admissions at MLC are considered Selective, with ,10% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 20 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Midland University.

9%
“We”re apathetic”
64%
“We know about current events and vote”
27%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
45%
“Sometimes, but not often”
36%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
18%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
27%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
73%
“I feel extremely safe”
9%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
27%
“We bought the gear”
64%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
64%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
36%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
45%
“They keep regular office hours”
55%
“They”re always available”
9%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
27%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
55%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
9%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
9%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
45%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
27%
“We only party on weekends”
18%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
27%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
73%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
9%
“We”re apathetic”
64%
“We know about current events and vote”
27%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
45%
“Sometimes, but not often”
36%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
18%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
27%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
73%
“I feel extremely safe”
9%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
27%
“We bought the gear”
64%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
64%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
36%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
45%
“They keep regular office hours”
55%
“They”re always available”
9%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
27%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
55%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
9%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
9%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
45%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
27%
“We only party on weekends”
18%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
27%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
73%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Midland University REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    23 Students rated on-campus housing 3.3 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    17 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    23 Students rated campus food 2.9 stars. 4 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    23 Students rated campus facilities 3.8 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    23 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 65 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    23 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    23 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    23 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Midland University?

16 Students rated Midland University

olivia - 01/16/2023

I love Midland! I will be attending starting this fall of 2023. It makes me feel safe, wanted, and loved. I can’t wait to be apart of the dance program and further my education to become a teacher.

Josh - 12/18/2020

These people are frauds- I was a student enrolled in Music Education. Coming from an underprivileged background, I knew I needed a public service job with tenure, benefits, and loan forgiveness, and I felt it went hand-in-hand with my passions for music, teaching, and helping kids. They gave me high-interest, private student loans to help pay for their ridiculous tuition while I was a music education major. My grandpa cosigned my student loans, because he believed that music education was a good investment for me. When this administration took the campus over, they cut the entire music program, fired the faculty, and dropped all the music education students (it was only me). They told me I didn't have a choice, I could either get a *worthless* performance degree because it was the only thing my credits were still good for, or transfer to a new school and add years to my education. This was a lie and it was fraud. They were legally obligated to finish the degree I started and signed up for and paid for. It's called a "teach-out" and their failure to finish my education degree was fraud. But because I was a trusting kid, I didn't know I had to have a lawyer in the room with me when I talked to these executives, when they told me my major was canceled, so I took them at their word. Fast Forward, it is now past the statute of limitations when I realized what criminals they were (and are, these same people still run this campus). They even took white-out to their records and erased the record of me being an education major. They are telling me I was never enrolled in the program, and that I just coincidentally happened to be taking education classes for no reason, that there was no fraud, and that I am harassing them with slander. I've defaulted on my student loans, there are no jobs that I can use to pay all my bills and these loans besides. The cost of this school's fraud isn't just on me; my grandpa is paying out of his retirement on the loans he cosigned, that were used to pay for my music education. This campus is siphoning my grandpa's retirement money, today, to pay on the fraud they committed on me 12 years ago. If you're looking to pay top dollar for a private school, I'd recommend going to one that isn't run by frauds who lie to and take advantage of their students. Graduating in 2009 with a worthless degree that was forced on me, that I didn't choose, and a mountain of debt, ruined my life. Permanently. They burned my chance at a future to line their pockets with criminal fraud and got away with it.

Randi

Midland is perfect if you're from a small town or small school. Midland has maybe 1300 students, so classes are always small and campus life is very friendly and open. There are also tones of varsity sports to play (I think 29 now (?)). Word of warning though, avoid Beagle hall, it does not have air conditioning and it sucks in the summer.

erika

Midland University is a great college! I will be a sophomore and I am really happy with my choice of Midland University. At Midland, I am not a number, but a student who receives guidance and help from my educators, classmates, and Midland's scholastic resources. Teachers also keep track of your attendance, homework, and test grades to make sure you are truly succeeding because they want you to reach your full potential. I also gain the feeling of a family environment. Since campus is small, I have been able to make life-long friendships and I am able to see them regularly. Through Midland University, I am also able to participate in many activities. I can partake in the ARTs, our 27 varsity sports, and our wide variety of clubs. With students being so involved, it makes living-on-campus way more enjoyable because there is always something to do. Another perk is only being 25 minutes away from Omaha so if you need to get away for a day or night, you are able to do so. There are going to be people who disagree with what I have to say but my advice is to keep an open-mind. I truly love Midland University and the way that everyone is friendly and supportive. I wouldn't trade any of my experiences at Midland University for the world.

Midland University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Midland University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Midland University is 61%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    My greatest advice to parents and students about selecting the right college is to follow your gut instinct. Visit as many colleges as possible, and when you find the right one you will know it. It's ok if you don't have a major in mind. Many students go into the college experience with no idea of what they want to do. After starting school and interacting with other people it becomes easier to make a decision. One thing that I think every incoming student needs to know is that you make the most friends in the first few weeks of school. Keep your doors open and be social! So many opportunities are available in college. Make a list of the things you would like to be a part of (clubs, sports, etc...) and then fulfill those goals. These years are some of the best that you'll ever have. Work hard and enjoy every minute of them!

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Midland--now changed to Midland University-- has recently had a huge boost in student population(helped by Dana closing?) The worst thing I could say about Midland is the fact that they are considered a University but as far as I know, they are still private...making tuition ridiculously expensive. Because of the expensive tuition, I am not in a financial position to pay for housing, so I am an off-campus student. I hold a great scholarship through the Arts Program, but this coming year, I still have to pay in $2,200 each semester. Can you say stress?!

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are always willing to learn and are always engaged in the subject.

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  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    small, focused in a few areas

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about our school is that the students become a family to you. I have gained my best friends while in school. It's such a life experience and I wouldn't trade it for the world.

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  7. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    For Fall Semester of 2012, I was actually at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I found that it's a great college, but it was just too big for me. Midland is a great school for kids that are from smaller towns and not comfortable in big cities. They are also great for bigger city kids looking for a break. Midland University is small enough to enable you to make connections with most of campus and be a family, but also located in a town close to a bigger city so you can have those big city options and opportunities.

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  8. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    It's smaller and it helps you to stay focused more and get involved to produce the best experience possible.

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  9. What kind of person should attend this school?

    One who like a small libral arts learning experience.

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  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Midland Lutheran College, now known as Midland University, is known for its small class sizes that ensure a community-like feel and one-on-one time between students and professors. Midland is also more recently known for taking in students from Dana College (when it closed down) and even more recently buying Dana's campus.

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  11. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    That is was more academically focused.All my teachers make it very challenging which is great because I love to learn more than what I have to.

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  12. What are the academics like at your school?

    You can get almost any kind of Bachelor's degree at Midland University.

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  13. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    The most popular sports at Midland University are basketball and volleyball.

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  14. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    I think this school is great. It is a small but yet very involved school.

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  15. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    There are a wide variety of different people at Midland.

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  16. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    How I know everyone and everyone knows me.

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Student Body

Students

51%

female

49%

male

1,555

Total Undergrad Enrollment

154

Total Grad Students

36%

Out-Of-State

62%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

29

Student Organizations

3

Fraternities

3

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

75%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
2%
% Hispanic/Latino
2%
% White or Caucasian
30%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Midland University receive some sort of financial aid. 41% were awarded federal grants. While 86% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$30,430

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,020

Books and Supplies

$8,038

Room and Board

39,488

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$22,372
$30 - $48K
$20,674
$48 - $75K
$21,593
$75 - $110K
$25,782
$110K & UP
$24,880

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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