Overview
Enrollment
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.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
MidAmerica Nazarene University is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for MidAmerica Nazarene University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#605 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#410 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Kansas
#2 in Best Private Colleges in Kansas
#42 in Best Value Colleges in Kansas
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 928/1118 |
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 3.28 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,446 |
| Other Fees | $1,000 |
| Room and Board | $10,760 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $10,455 |
| Total One Year Cost | $58,781 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 48% |
| Health Professions | 24% |
| Education | 6% |
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 4% |
| Psychology | 2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155520 IPEDS survey data for MidAmerica Nazarene University.
Current students may use the MidAmerica Nazarene University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025