MidAmerica Nazarene University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	695
Religious affiliation	Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	65%
Students retention rate	61%
On-time graduation rate	45%

Located in Olathe, Kansas, MidAmerica Nazarene University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

MidAmerica Nazarene University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, MidAmerica Nazarene University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at MidAmerica Nazarene University is reported to be 45%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Kansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at MidAmerica Nazarene University is 61% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kansas is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at MidAmerica Nazarene University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

64.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,840

Cost of attendance at MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2022 for students from Kansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average	$7,489
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,840

Cost of attendance at MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average	$17,865
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at MidAmerica Nazarene University received on average $20,753 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$20,753

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	86	41%	$4,430	$380,955
Other Federal Grant	86	41%	$4,965	$426,969
State Grant/Scholarships	50	24%	$3,359	$167,950
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	206	99%	$18,067	$3,721,761
Total Grant & Scholarships	208	100%	$20,753	$4,316,680

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of MidAmerica Nazarene University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 44.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.0%.

44.7%

African American 20.7% 6 students
white 52.5% 63 students
unknown 53.8% 7 students
hispanic 28.6% 4 students
Mixed Race 66.7% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Football Heart of America Athletic Conference
Baseball Heart of America Athletic Conference
Basketball Heart of America Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Heart of America Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

MidAmerica Nazarene University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

MidAmerica Nazarene University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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