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MidAmerica Nazarene University

MidAmerica Nazarene College

Olathe, Kansas 66062-1899

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Health sciencesTight-knitSuburban

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

MidAmerica Nazarene University is a private institution in Olathe with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1016, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 977 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,972 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,520.

Established
1966
Motto
To Learn, to Serve, to Be
Mascot
Pioneer
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division II

Campus Visits

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73%Acceptance
1016SAT Avg
977Students
10:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$62,972Earnings 10yr
$29,520Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

MidAmerica Nazarene University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate73.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1016

Reading & WritingMid: 438
463570
MathMid: 468
465548

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1723

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

73.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1016

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$36,120
Room & Board$10,760
Books & Supplies$1,446
Total Cost of Attendance$53,495
Average Net Price$29,520
Median Debt at Graduation$15,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$159

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$25,447
$30–48K$24,595
$48–75K$27,986
$75–110K$32,035
$110K+$34,162

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$29,520

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,912

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (70)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
977
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
28%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Black 15%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 1%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.2%
Freshman Retention61.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$57,433
8 Years$61,746
10 Years$62,972

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,600
Men
$56,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Varsity Sports — Pioneers

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

92Average

Estimated from KS state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
19 mi(33 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
247 mi(428 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
429 mi(744 min)

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