Quick Facts/At a glance

History: Midway College is a private college and was established in 1847 by Dr. Lewis L. Pinkerton, a Christian minister and physician. Originally named the Kentucky Female Orphan School, the original purpose of the institution was to educate female orphans to become teachers. Through the years the school evolved and became Pinkerton High School, Midway Junior College, and finally Midway College. Today Midway College is known for excellence in its Business, Equine, Nursing, and Teacher Education programs throughout Kentucky and beyond.

Location: The main campus is at Midway, KY, in the heart of the bluegrass region of Kentucky. There is also a campus in Lexington, KY, as well as programs offered at a number of off-site locations throughout Kentucky. Ten minutes away are the cities of Lexington, Frankfort, Georgetown and Versailles. Louisville and Cincinnati are an hour from Midway.

Campus size: 200 acres

President: Dr. William B. Drake, Jr.

Number of buildings: 13: Anne Hart Raymond Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology; Ashland Stable; Belle Wisdom Residence Hall; Buster Residence Hall; Equine Education Center; Keeneland Stable; Little Memorial Library; Lucy Peterson House; Marrs Hall; McManis Student Center (includes Piper Dining Hall and Marshall Gymnasium); Patterson Building; Pinkerton Hall; Starks Hall

Other campus landmarks: Altrusa Bridge, the entrance to the college; Graves Amphitheater; the Path of Opportunity and Starks Bridge

Affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Enrollment: 1800

Student to teacher ratio: 13:1

Degrees granted and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS): Associate, Baccalaureate, Master’s

Schools: Women’s Day College (Kentucky’s college for women), School for Career Development (evening and weekend accelerated degree completion programs for men and women), Midway College Online, and the Graduate College

Pillar Programs: Business, Equine Studies, Nursing, and Teacher Education

Truly Unique Programs of Study: Homeland Security Corporate Assessment and Management

Women’s Athletics: NAIA Division II, Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletics Conference

School Colors: Blue and Gold

Mascot: Eagle

Varsity Athletic Teams: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track, Volleyball

Equestrian Riding Teams: Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Hunt Seat, IHSA Western, and Hunt Seat