MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,008
Graduate Enrollment: 413
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Church of the Nazarene
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 64.65%
Male/Female: 42% / 58% (2017)
First generation college students: 32.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 19.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.1% (2016)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 54.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 31.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 20.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 14.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 61.6%
Black: 15.2%
Hispanic: 1.8%
Asian: 2.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.8%
2+ races: 4.6%
Non-resident alien: 6.2%
Unknown race: 6.7%
Black: 15.2%
Hispanic: 1.8%
Asian: 2.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.8%
2+ races: 4.6%
Non-resident alien: 6.2%
Unknown race: 6.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $49,211
In-State tuition: $33,840Out-of-State tuition: $33,840
Estimated books and supplies: $1,514 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,562 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $7,716 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,608 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $7,716 (2022)
Average Family Income: $70,304 (2017)
Median Family Income: $45,283 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 33.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 59.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $15,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $159 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $26,357 |
| $30k-48k | $25,027 |
| $48k-75k | $27,264 |
| $75k-110k | $28,623 |
| $110k+ | $32,809 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 32%6-year graduation rate: 45%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $15,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $13,050 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 71.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 78.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 79.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 52.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 59.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $56,718 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $60,538 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 56 | $622 | $44,439 ($3,703) | $46,970 ($3,914) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 27 | $47,750 ($3,979) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 2 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 189 | $26,620 | $133 | $60,153 ($5,013) | $69,170 ($5,764) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 34 | $81,773 ($6,814) | $96,640 ($8,053) | ||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 79 | $23,726 | $200 | $50,789 ($4,232) | $58,350 ($4,863) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 48 | $370 | $68,031 ($5,669) | $62,826 ($5,236) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Education, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 36 | $230 | $50,827 ($4,236) | $54,211 ($4,518) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 25 | $26,875 | $265 | $39,160 ($3,263) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 16 | $38,105 ($3,175) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Corporate Communications. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 11 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $63,360Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $13,704,363 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $16,299,264 (2022)