Safety Score
0.51 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Midway, KY · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Midway University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,945-student campus.
- 0.51
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,327
- Rank of 3,050
- #26
- KY rank
- 1,945
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Midway University reports 0.51 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,327 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 0.51
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,327
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 1
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Midway University was unchanged from 1 to 1 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesMidway University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Midway, KY, enrolling approximately 1,945 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 2 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within KY, it ranks #26 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,945 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Midway University is "Rape" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in KY averaging 4.22 incidents per 1,000 students, Midway University reports 88% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1327
Above-average safety
State Rank (KY)
#26
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Midway University percentile rank 56.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1327 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Midway University reports 88% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $27,220
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $27,220
- Avg Net Price
- $29,579
- Median Debt
- $21,301
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 32%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 95%
- SAT Average
- 1122
- SAT Math Range
- 530–580
- ACT Average
- 22
- ACT Range
- 20–25
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 43%
- Retention Rate
- 68%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $40,738
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $44,246
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 59%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyMidway University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 6 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 19 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 10 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 14 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Midway University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
KY
Midway University
0.51 incidents / 1,000 students
KS
Baker University
4.11 incidents / 1,000 students
PA
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
7.72 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Baker University
Baldwin City, KS · 1,945 enrolled
Safety Score 4.11
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA · 1,944 enrolled
Safety Score 7.72
Thomas More University
Crestview Hills, KY · 1,947 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Asbury University
Wilmore, KY · 1,942 enrolled
Safety Score 2.06
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX · 1,942 enrolled
Safety Score 7.21
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Midway University nationally (rank #1327), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Midway University safe?
Midway University has a safety score of 0.51 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,327 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Midway University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Midway University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in KY.
Does Midway University have fire safety data?
Yes. Midway University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Midway University's Safety Profile
Midway University in Midway, KY enrolls 1,945 students and has a safety score of 0.51 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1327 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 1 from 2022 to 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Midway University's 0.51 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Midway University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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