MidAmerica Nazarene University

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Olathe, KS
  • 0 reviews
#3 Best Private Colleges in Kansas
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,538
MidAmerica Nazarene University overview
  • Location Olathe, Kansas
  • Website mnu.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Large Suburban
  • Religious Affiliation Church of the Nazarene
MidAmerica Nazarene University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) is located in Olathe, Kansas, a suburban community 20 miles southwest of Kansas City. Established in 1966 by the Church of the Nazarene, the private Christian university operates on a 105-acre residential campus featuring contemporary academic buildings and traditional collegiate architecture. The university maintains its liberal arts foundation while offering professional programs in nursing, education, and business, along with an emphasis on ministry and Christian studies. MNU provides traditional dormitory housing for undergraduate students and participates in NAIA Division I athletics as the Pioneers, competing in the Heart of America Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

MidAmerica Nazarene University is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    3 out of 10
  • Resources
    5 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    7 out of 10
  • Value
    3 out of 10
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Rankings

Rankings for MidAmerica Nazarene University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
MidAmerica Nazarene University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 950/1090
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 17/23
  • GPA 3.28

Acceptance Rate

78.8%
MidAmerica Nazarene University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 26.4%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$37,174
Costs for MidAmerica Nazarene University
Fee Cost
Tuition $37,174
Books and Supplies $1,446
Other Fees $1,000
Room and Board $11,554
Budget for Other Expenses $10,883
Total One Year Cost $62,057
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$47,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

44% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at MidAmerica Nazarene University are Business, Health Professions, and Education. 48% of students major in Business, 24% in Health Professions, and 6% in Education.

  • Business 48%
  • Health Professions 24%
  • Education 6%
  • Theology and Religious Vvocations 4%
  • Psychology 2%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155520.

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Last updated: August 2026