Midwest Institute Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Midwest Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Earth City, Missouri, enrolling about 177 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 54.55% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $30,414 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $18,509 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 87.18% Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 177 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.55%
  • Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
  • First-Generation Students: 48.4%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 9.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 277
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 36

Midwest Institute: what the data shows

Common questions about Midwest Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Midwest Institute?

Midwest Institute is located in Earth City, MO (ZIP 63045).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Midwest Institute public or private?

Midwest Institute is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Midwest Institute cost?

Average net price after aid: $18,509.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$18,509

How hard is it to get into Midwest Institute?

Admission rate: 87.18%.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is Midwest Institute?

Total enrollment: 177 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 277 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Midwest Institute?

150%-time completion rate: 54.55%.

First-year retention: 76.5%.

What do graduates of Midwest Institute earn?

Median earnings: $31,483 six years after entry; $30,414 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.

49.58% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Midwest Institute known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Midwest Institute a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 87.18%; completion rate 54.55%; median earnings $30,414 at 10 years; net price $18,509. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Midwest Institute was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$18,509
2024 Value

In 2024 Midwest Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,509.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$74,036 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$18,509 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Midwest Institute.

Financial Aid by Income Level

49.58% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

50.42% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Midwest Institute was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Midwest Institute in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013——$18,729
2014——$19,098
2015——$20,773
2016——$20,713
2017——$22,126
2018——$21,130
2019——$20,157
2020——$14,262
2021——$16,645
2022——$18,867
2023——$17,111

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

87.18% Acceptance Rate

36 Total Applicants

28 Students Admitted

19 First-Time Students Enrolled

67.86% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)

This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Midwest Institute reported total enrollment of about 177 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 8% male and 92% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (50.8%), White (39.0%), and Two or More Races (7.3%). About 49.58% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Midwest Institute in 2024 is 177 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 277 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

76.5%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 50.8%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

12.99% 100% Completion Time

54.55% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 12.99% of students graduating from Midwest Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General: 10% male / 90% female
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant: 0% male / 100% female
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant: 0% male / 100% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Midwest Institute.

Return on Investment

$9,500 Median Student Debt

$30,414 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

31.24% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

310.80% Return on Investment

3.1 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Midwest Institute.

Top Programs by Completions

5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General: 29 completions

2. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 20 completions

3. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 17 completions

4. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 15 completions

5. Surgical Technology/Technologist: 7 completions

Most popular programs at Midwest Institute.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Midwest Institute graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Midwest Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,542
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,732

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Midwest Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Earth City, MO, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Dental Assisting/Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 177 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (50.8%), White (39.0%), Two or More Races (7.3%). The admission rate is 87.18%. The 150%-time completion rate is 54.55%. Approximately 49.58% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions

Location

Earth City, MO 63045

Region: Plains

Insights and Analysis

Midwest Institute provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Midwest Institute located?

Midwest Institute is located in Earth City, MO.

What is Midwest Institute's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at Midwest Institute is 87.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 36 applicants and 28 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.

How much does Midwest Institute cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $18,509 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Midwest Institute?

Midwest Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 277 students, Black or African American (50.8%), White (39.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Midwest Institute?

About 48.4% of students at Midwest Institute are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Midwest Institute earn?

Median earnings are $31,483 six years after entry and $30,414 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Midwest Institute?

The 150%-time completion rate is 54.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Midwest Institute students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.

Is Midwest Institute public or private?

Midwest Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Earth City, MO.

Is Midwest Institute an HBCU?

No. Midwest Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Midwest Institute a tribal college?

No. Midwest Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Midwest Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Midwest Institute does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.8%).

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Missouri trade schools profile
  • Plains regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Missouri

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.