Overview
MidAmerica Nazarene University is a private, Christ-centered institution established in Olathe, Kansas, and it is one of eleven Nazarene education institutions in the country. Students attending MNU are required to attend chapel, and traditional undergraduate students who are not local are required to live on-campus. Along with its nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, MNU also offers 19 online programs and 10 degree-completion programs.
Acceptance Rate:
67%
Average Net Price:
$26,222
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1104
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $36,120 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $36,120 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,760 |
| Books and Supplies | $1446 |
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
91%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
31%
Average Aid Per Year
$22,757
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,172
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$19,647
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
30%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3382
44%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,172
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$8,772,251
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,696,538
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
67%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,335
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,061
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$149
Students receiving federal loans
66%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,400
Average Other Loans Per Year
$18,301
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Church of the Nazarene
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1103
Students Applied
56%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
86
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
70%
Submitting ACT
11%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1104
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Total Number of Students
1,508
Total Number of Undergrads
1,159
0
100
41%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
48%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
59
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
32
Countries Represented
17
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
32%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
45%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
52%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Pioneers
School Colors
navy, white, and royal scarlet
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Heart of America Athletic Conference
Intramural Sports
6
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$49,600
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,061
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$149
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingOf course you think well it's college you have to learn something but no! This is a fun and exciting university to be at whether I'm in the class room or working on campus I always fill like I have learned something at the end of the day.
Rory from Colorado Springs, CO
All of the professors are AWESOME!!! They enjoy life and love teaching and they all want to see the students go far. Education is a very important thing and all of the professors are willing to help their students in groups or one-on-one.
Stephanie from Centralia, MO
This is an excellent university committed to student success. You can expect to find smaller classes which allow for more personalized instruction. The professors are genuinely interested in each students success!
ALEXANDRA from RAYMORE, MO
Great Professors who genuinely care about their students. Beautiful campus (your money goes to the grass upkeep hahaha jk) Great community to grow and flourish in your knowledge, both academically and internally.
John from Olathe, KS
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