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MidAmerica Nazarene University

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Olathe, KS · Suburb · 983 students
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$32,165
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
49%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$62,972
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
79%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

MidAmerica Nazarene University is a private, Christ-centered liberal arts institution renowned for its tight-knit community and high-demand programs in nursing, education, business, and ministry. The university is particularly recognized for its exceptional School of Nursing, which equips students with practical healthcare experience through state-of-the-art simulation labs and robust clinical partnerships. Campus life is grounded in faith-integrated learning and service, featuring regular chapel services, active campus ministries, and competitive NAIA Pioneer athletics. Situated in suburban Olathe, MNU uniquely combines an intimate, values-driven environment with direct access to the abundant internship, clinical, and career opportunities of the greater Kansas City metropolitan area.

Wikipedia:MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) is a private Nazarene university in Olathe, Kansas, United States. It was established in 1966.

Location
Olathe, KS, 66062-1899 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
MCI · Kansas City
29 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$37,174
Housing & food (on campus)$11,554
Books & supplies$1,446
Cost of attendance$57,355
Average net price$32,165
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$37,174
Housing & food (on campus)$11,554
Books & supplies$1,446
Cost of attendance$57,355
Average net price$32,165
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$28,842
$30–48k
$27,294
$48–75k
$30,183
$75–110k
$31,398
$110k+
$37,571
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
49%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
39%
Back for yr 2
70%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
44% graduated · 42% transferred · 14% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$57,433
10 yrs after entry$62,972
Debt
Median at graduation$15,000
Monthly payment$159
Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$24.3k
90th percentile$32,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
79%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1048
R 460–540 · M 490–550
ACT midpoint
20
Comp 17–23 · E 15–23 · M 16–24
SAT middle 50%: 950–1090
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Student Body
Gender
Men 48%Women 52%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
31%
First-gen
32%
Family income
$45,283
Independent
46%
Age at entry
25.0
Part-time
7%
Race & ethnicity
White
59%
Hispanic
9%
Black
14%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Non-resident
5%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Weight Lifting
    Co-ed
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$57,433
After 10 yrs
$62,972
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing149
Business Administration, Management and Operations39
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness21
Psychology, General16
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods14
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas5
Biology, General5
Computer and Information Sciences, General3
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft3
Music3
Accounting and Related Services3
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication2
Religion/Religious Studies2
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries2
Health and Medical Administrative Services2
Human Resources Management and Services2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$19M
Full-time faculty
19%
Faculty salary
$6,477/mo
Teaching spend
$6,776
per student
Federal loans
52%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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