MidAmerica Nazarene University: Review & Facts

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MidAmerica Nazarene University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,510 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1966 and is the only college located in Olathe, Kansas.

MidAmerica Nazarene University is affiliated with Church of the Nazarene.

Academic Offerings

MidAmerica Nazarene University will give you the opportunity to earn a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

Majors
Offered
58
MidAmerica Nazarene University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 58 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Management, Psychology, Business, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

MidAmerica Nazarene University student retention rate is relatively low at 63% (close to Kansas average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
63%
Fair
The graduation rate at MidAmerica Nazarene University is low: 49%.

Student to faculty ratio at MidAmerica Nazarene University is good, 11:1. Learn more about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high - $34,100 per year. The additional fees at MidAmerica Nazarene University beyond tuition are roughly $800; this totals $34,900 per academic year.

Read the details about MidAmerica Nazarene University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
67%
Doable
According to government data, 1,103 applications were submitted and 737 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

MidAmerica Nazarene University will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at MidAmerica Nazarene University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
B+
Dicey
MidAmerica Nazarene University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at MidAmerica Nazarene University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
MidAmerica Nazarene University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 800 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at MidAmerica Nazarene University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, MidAmerica Nazarene University seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

MidAmerica Nazarene University Location and Address

Postal Address:
MidAmerica Nazarene University
2030 E College Way
Olathe, Kansas
66062-1899, USA
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