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MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU)

Black Pinpoint 2030 College Way | Olathe, KS | 66062

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01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
1,077
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Acceptance Rate
52%
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Average HS GPA
3.20

Deadlines

Regular
August 1

SAT & ACT Test Scores

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 25

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
85/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$29,170
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,490
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
1980
Transportation for Commuters
$1,674
On-Campus Room and Board
78130
Approximate Expenses per year
$112,444

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
17 : 1
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Total Faculty
179

Gender

Minority
Women
Men
International

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Terminal Associate

Prominent Alumni

Ms. Susan Lynch

CFO, Raytheon Technical Services Co.

Johannes Kanis

Consultant w/Microsoft in S. Africa

Cheri Bladholm

Illustrator for Max Lucado

Doug Branch

Deputy Press Sec./Senator Brownback

Dr. Charles Sciolara

Cardiovascular Surgeon

06. Student Body

Gender

58% female42% male

Out of State

42% are out
of state58% are
in-state

Students

76% are
full time24% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,309
Foreign Countries Represented
12

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.58%
Asian
1.75%
Black
11.89%
Hispanic
1.56%
Caucasian
74.46%
Unknown
8.38%
International
0.00%

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Not Reported
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Not Reported
SafeTALK
Not Reported
Mental Health First Aid
Not Reported
Talk Saves Lives
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
60%
Students
59%
First-Year Students
100%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

Most Popular Places On Campus

Cook Center

Land Memorial Gym

Fitness Center

Campus Center

Bell Cultural Events Center

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Nelson Atkins Art Museum

Arrowhead Stadium

Kauffman Stadium - Royals

The Plaza

Sporting KC

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Jean Kilber
Campus Visit Coordinator
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Admissions Office 2030 E. College Way Olathe, KS 66062
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913-971-3380

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Monday - Friday

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8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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913-971-3380

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
M-F 8:00am - 5:00 pm
Average Length:
Varies

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe IconAdmissions@mnu.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Various times throughout the year

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
1 night only preferred

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Kansas City International Limited Public Transportation Taxi Service


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

Driving directions from I-35 to MNU;s College Way entrance: Take Exit 218 and turn east onto Santa Fe. Proceed one block to Clairborne Rd. Turn right. Proceed approximately 3/4 mile to College Way. Turn left onto College Way which will lead directly into the circle drive in from of the campus. You can also turn right on Pioneer Boulevard to access the north side of campus, or turn left onto Lindenwood Dr and turn right. Proceed 1/2 block. Cook Center (gym) is located on the left.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Several motels located wsithin 5 miles of MNU campus and a Bed and Breakfast across the street to the west.


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic NAIA

Participate in intercollegiate sports
20%

Men's Sports (Pioneers)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Soccer
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Pioneers)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Soccer
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Softball
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male
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Wellness Housing

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
43
Number of Honor Societies
6
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
4
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%

12. Student Services

Military

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Kansas
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Kansas

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Gateway

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateFeb 1

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$7,247

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
02 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - On Campus Interviews

Opportunities at School

01 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Accounting.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Business/Corporate Communications.
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
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03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies.
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04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Information Science/Studies.
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05 EDUCATION.
  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Business Teacher Education.
  • Chemistry Teacher Education.
  • Education, General.
  • Education, Other.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • Foreign Language Teacher Education.
  • Health Teacher Education.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education.
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06 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
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07 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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08 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
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09 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
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10 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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11 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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12 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Mathematics, General.
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13 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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14 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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15 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.
  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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16 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Chemistry, General.
  • Physical Sciences.
  • Physics, General.
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17 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Counseling Psychology.
  • Psychology, General.
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18 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Criminology.
  • Social Sciences, General.
  • Sociology.
  • Urban Studies/Affairs.
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19 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
  • Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology.
  • Religious Education.
  • Religious/Sacred Music.
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20 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Commercial and Advertising Art.
  • Keyboard Instruments.
  • Music Performance, General.
  • Voice and Opera.

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