MidAmerica Nazarene University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5799 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1618 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1532 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 32 | In Kansas State |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Church of the Nazarene
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 1,185
- Graduates
- 354
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.mnu.edu
MidAmerica Nazarene University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
MidAmerica Nazarene University has an acceptance rate of 73% and is among the top 36% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 75% | 72% |
| Applicants | 1,085 | 577 | 508 |
| Admissions | 797 | 433 | 364 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 209 | 113 | 96 |
246 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
143 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
18 or 9%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 928
or below
75% of them
had 1118
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in MidAmerica Nazarene University are 928-1118 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
141 or 67%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in MidAmerica Nazarene University are 17-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 854 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 232 (15%) |
| Black or African American | 184 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 103 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 73 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 52 (3%) |
| Asian | 23 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend MidAmerica Nazarene University is $29,992 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $25,447 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $24,595 |
| $48-75K | $27,986 |
| $75-110K | $32,035 |
| $110K+ | $34,162 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,120 | $12,764 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,120 | $12,764 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,120 | $12,764 |
| Fee in-district | $1,000 | $833 |
| Fee in-state | $1,000 | $833 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,000 | $833 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 628 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,340 |
MidAmerica Nazarene University majors
MidAmerica Nazarene University has granted 276 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs and 125 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at MidAmerica Nazarene University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 149 | 33 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 16 | 32 |
| Counseling Psychology | 49 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 21 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | 5 | |
| Psychology, General | 16 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Accounting | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 2 | ||
| Education, General | 2 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 2 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 2 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Graphic Design | 1 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4 | 276 | 125 |
MidAmerica Nazarene University has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 34% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 30% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
MidAmerica Nazarene University has published 86 scientific papers with 702 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Engineering, Medicine, Physics, Psychology, Computer Science, Biology, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 | 0 | 7 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | 4 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 | 4 |
| 2009 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 5 |
| 2011 | 0 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2 | 6 |
| 2013 | 2 | 8 |
| 2014 | 1 | 15 |
| 2015 | 8 | 18 |
| 2016 | 8 | 29 |
| 2017 | 8 | 39 |
| 2018 | 8 | 51 |
| 2019 | 9 | 53 |
| 2020 | 4 | 76 |
| 2021 | 4 | 70 |
| 2022 | 3 | 68 |
| 2023 | 5 | 107 |
| 2024 | 3 | 105 |
Notable alumni
-
Shayna Baszler
- Occupations
- professional wrestlermixed martial arts fighterThai boxer
- Biography
-
Shayna Andrea Baszler is an American professional wrestler and a former kickboxer and mixed martial artist. She is signed to WWE, where she performs on the Raw brand as a member of the Pure Fusion Collective stable. Baszler is a former two-time and longest combined-reigning NXT Women's Champion and a former record-tying three-time WWE Women's Tag Team Champion.
-
Alfred Oko Vanderpuije
- Enrolled in MidAmerica Nazarene University
- In 1990 graduated with Master of Education
- Occupations
- politiciancivil servanteducator
- Biography
-
Alfred Oko Vanderpuije is a Ghanaian educationist and politician who currently serves as a member of parliament. He is currently the member of parliament for Ablekuma South Constituency in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
-
Michael A. Milton
- Occupations
- singer-songwriterChristian minister
- Biography
-
Michael Anthony Milton is an American Presbyterian minister, theologian, educator, pastor, broadcaster, author, musician and retired U.S. Army Chaplain (Colonel). Initially a pastoral intern under D. James Kennedy, Milton became President and Senior Fellow of the D. James Kennedy Institute of Reformed Leadership. Milton succeeded Kennedy as the Teaching Pastor on the nationally televised sermon broadcast Truths That Transform (2013–2015). He has dual credentials in the Presbyterian Church in America and the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, and is also credentialed through the Presbyterian and Reformed Commission on Chaplains. Milton was elected to the James Ragsdale Chair of Missions and Evangelism at Erskine Theological Seminary in June 2015. He was named Provost of the Seminary in 2019. In 2022 Milton was named Distinguished Professor of Missions and Evangelism.
General info
| Alternative names | MidAmerica Nazarene College MNU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1966 |
| Motto | To learn, to search, to be |
| Colors | scarlet, royal blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 324 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2030 E College Way Olathe, Kansas, 66062-1899 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 141,000 |
| Phone | 9137823750 |