MidAmerica Nazarene University
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$32,122
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About MidAmerica Nazarene University
MidAmerica Nazarene University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Olathe, Kansas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,222, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The university offers 49 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 48%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $32,122.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
64% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
60% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
48% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Considered (not required)
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
37%
Online student enrollment
10:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
62%
Unknown
17%
Black
12%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
0%
Female student population
62%
Socio-economic diversity
39% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
36
Total Online Enrollment
602
Percent of Programs Online
59% On-campus
41% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 100% online
Associate 100% online
Bachelor's 10% online
Graduate Certificate 69% online
Master's 77% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $32,122 | $32,122 |
Graduate | $11,175 | $11,175 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,514 |
On-campus room and board | $9,282 |
On-campus other expenses | $5,698 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $10,414 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $9,235 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $9,235 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $48,616 | $48,616 |
Off-campus without family | $53,285 | $53,285 |
Off-campus with family | $42,871 | $42,871 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
39%
State Grant Aid
22%
Institution Grant Aid
97%
Pell Grant
39%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$16k
Average student debt after graduation
$46k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NAIA Division I
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Weight Lifting
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Corporate Communications
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
4Education
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
History Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
5English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
7Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
8Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
9Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
10Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
13Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
14Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Youth Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
15Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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