Midway University

Midway University is a private, co-educational institution located in the greater Lexington, Kentucky area. Founded in 1847, Midway University’s total enrollment (including traditional and online undergraduate, graduate, and dual credit students) is more than 1900 from across Kentucky, the U.S., and several countries.

Undergraduate students can select from more than 25 career-focused majors. The University has 27 athletic teams including two equestrian teams. Academic and athletic scholarships are available. In fact, Midway University is the “Most Affordable Private University in Central Kentucky” with 99 percent of traditional undergraduate students receiving institutional aid.

Located on a 200-acre horse farm and in a bucolic rural location, the campus is both beautiful and safe. Lexington, Louisville and Cincinnati, Ohio are within easy driving distance.

More information is available at the school website.

Mission Statement

Midway University invests in our students, engaging them in personalized learning experiences and preparing them for fulfilling careers (Adopted May 2023).

Vision Statement

Midway University is an innovative, vibrant, and welcoming institution, committed to excellence.

Values

Midway University fosters core values shared by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and reflects the beliefs of our founder, Dr. L.L. Pinkerton. These values include:

• Valuing the dignity of all people
• Acting with integrity and responsibility
• Viewing self as part of the community
• Living life within a global context
• Providing service to others
• Pursuing life-long learning

Midway University has been recognized recently by several national rankings. Below is a listing of those rankings.

Overall Institutional Rankings

• U.S. News & World Report– 2024-25 Top Performers on Social Mobility – Ranked #20
• U.S. News & World Report - 2024-25 Best Value University South - Ranked #46
• U.S. News & World Report– 2024-25 Top Regional University South – Ranked #65

Online Institutional Rankings

• OnlineU.org– Most Affordable Master’s – Ranked #3
• Intelligent. com-Top Online Colleges in Kentucky - Ranked #3
• Abound - Top 100 Best Online Colleges and Best Online Colleges in South
• Research.com - Best Value Colleges in Kentucky - #5
• OnlineMastersColleges.com – 20 Most Affordable Online Masters Programs – Ranked #10
• OnlineDegrees.com – Top Online Colleges in Kentucky – Ranked #5
• Value Colleges – Best Online Colleges in Kentucky – Ranked #6
• Study.com– Top Accredited Online Colleges – Ranked #12
• OnlineU.org - – 2021 Most Affordable Colleges – Online Masters Programs – Ranked #3
• AccreditatedSchoolsOnline.org – 2021 Best Online Schools–Kentucky – Ranked #11
• AffordableCollegesOnline.com– Best Online Colleges in Kentucky 2021 – Ranked #3
• OnlineCollegePlan.com– Best Online Colleges in Kentucky – Ranked #8
• TheBestSchools.org – Best Online Colleges in Kentucky – Ranked #10

Midway's Residence Life Department is focused on creating a strong and involved community of learners. By living on campus, it is our sincere hope that you fully embrace your development inside and outside of the classroom. Living in a community can come with unique challenges, but amazing rewards of friendship, growth, and connection. During your years living with us, we will strive to support you academically, socially, personally, and spiritually.

There are four residence halls available to students for campus housing- Buster Hall, Belle Wisdom, Library Hall, and Pinkerton Hall. In order to support you, we have Resident Assistants who live on every floor. These undergraduate Midway Leaders are dedicated to connecting you to other residents and to campus through engaging and creative activities. Professional Resident Directors also live on campus and work to get to know each student through building events and individual conversations. Your Resident Assistant and Resident Director are here for you.

Housing Options

Belle Wisdom Hall

Belle Wisdom Hall is a suite-style hall where two residential rooms are connected by one bathroom (some rooms have private bathrooms). There are two lobbies in this residence hall

Buster Hall

Buster Hall is a community-style hall with pod-style bathrooms on each floor and a central laundry facility on the main floor. Buster Hall has one main lobby for television watching, group activities, and studying.

Library Hall

Library Hall was created in 2023 by converting the second floor of the existing library into residential space. It offers spacious rooms; doubles and triples, predominantly housing upper-division students. It has a kitchenette, pod-style bathrooms, common area, and a private study room.

Pinkerton Hall

Pinkerton Hall was renovated in the Summer 2019 and offers spacious rooms and predominantly houses upper-division students. Pinkerton features pod-style bathrooms on each floor.