MidAmerica Nazarene University Admissions

MidAmerica Nazarene University Admissions Overview:

MNU, MidAmerica Nazarene University, has an acceptance rate of 52%, making it generally accessible—students with grades and standardized test scores that are average or better will typically be admitted. To apply, prospective students will need to submit an application (which can be filled out online), SAT or ACT scores, and official high school transcripts. An admissions interview is not required, but is strongly encouraged for all applicants. For complete guidelines and instructions, those interested should visit MNU's website, or should contact the admissions office. Also, any prospective students are encouraged to visit the campus and take a tour, in order to see if they would be a good match.

Admissions Data (2016):

• MidAmerica Nazarene University Acceptance Rate: 52%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 400 / 480
  • SAT Math: 390 / 500
  • SAT Writing: - / -
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  • ACT Composite: 18 / 25
  • ACT English: 16 / 25
  • ACT Math: 17 / 26
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MidAmerica Nazarene University Description:

MidAmerica Nazarene University's main 105-acre campus is located in Olathe, Kansas, just 20 miles southwest of Kansas City. The university has a second campus in Liberty, Missouri, that is used for graduate and professional studies programs in business, counseling and nursing. Recently the school increased its global footprint by opening a third campus in Büsingen, Germany, where students can take short-term or semester-long courses at the foot of the Swiss Alps. The university is affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene, and the trustees are members of the church. MNU takes its Christian identity seriously and the school's educational objectives are designed to harmonize with MNU's Statement of Belief. Students can choose from over 40 areas of study with business and nursing being most popular. Academics are supported by an impressive 7 to 1 student / faculty ratio, so students can expect a lot of personal attention from their instructors . On the athletic front, the MNU Pioneers compete in the NAIA Heart of America Athletic Conference. The college fields four men's and four women's intercollegiate sports.

Enrollment (2016):

• Total Enrollment: 1,822 (1,309 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 42% Male / 58% Female
• 76% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

• Tuition and Fees: $28,150
• Books: $1,490 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $7,900
• Other Expenses: $2,744
• Total Cost: $40,284

MidAmerica Nazarene University Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 99%
  • Loans: 78%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $19,025
  • Loans: $6,049

Academic Programs:

• Most Popular Majors: Business Administration, Elementary Education, Management and Human Relations (adult program), Nursing

Transfer, Retention and Graduation Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 68%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 44%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 55%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

• Men's Sports: Football, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball
• Women's Sports: Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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