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Students attend MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas, a large suburb. The school is proud of its Church of the Nazarene status. MidAmerica Nazarene University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
MidAmerica Nazarene University has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in business and management and education and teaching.
MidAmerica Nazarene University is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 455. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 610. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
There are 1,779 students at the school (as of 2005). MidAmerica Nazarene University has a large minority student population.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. MidAmerica Nazarene University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. MidAmerica Nazarene University values student athletics, and belongs to the Heart of America Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
MidAmerica Nazarene University
2030 E College Way
Olathe, KS 66062-1899
General Phone: (913) 782-3750
Admissions Phone: (913) 791-3380
Financial Aid Phone: (913) 791-3298
http://www.mnu.edu
MidAmerica Nazarene University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 227 | human resources, business management, CIO training, business communications, accounting, international business |
| Education And Teaching | 182 | educational administration, instructional media design, elementary school teaching, special ed, physical education teaching, history teaching, music teaching, Spanish teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 34 | psychology, counseling psychology, organizational psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 28 | registered nursing |
| Religion And Philosophy | 22 | youth ministry, religion, religious education, bible studies, missionary studies, religious music |
| Liberal Arts | 19 | sociology, English, liberal arts and sciences, history, Spanish language, foreign language and literature, urban studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and administration |
| Science | 9 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, health and physical education |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer science, information science |
| Media | 4 | mass communication, communication studies |
| Design | 3 | graphic design |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 2 | agricultural management, international agriculture |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 343 | 49 |
| Master's degree | 207 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 6 |
In 2005, MidAmerica Nazarene University had a total enrollment of 1,779 students (1,540 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 34% |
| Graduate | 66% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 39% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 55% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 48% |
| Missouri | 16% |
| Iowa | 9% |
| Texas | 5% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| Oklahoma | 3% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| North Dakota | 2% |
| Nebraska | 2% |
| New Mexico | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
MidAmerica Nazarene University offers campus housing for 741 of its 1,540 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Olathe, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 730 | 543 | 74% | 250 | 46% |
| Men | 366 | 275 | 75% | 134 | 49% |
| Women | 364 | 268 | 74% | 116 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 455 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 9% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (913) 791-3380
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,754 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,754 |
| Room and board | $ 5,830 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,639 |
Financial Aid:
MidAmerica Nazarene University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 703200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (913) 791-3298
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $58,006 | 3 | $58,305 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $45,652 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $50,035 | 5 | $50,289 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $52,965 | 5 | $48,748 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $44,149 | 7 | $39,581 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $36,188 | 11 | $36,408 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $44,922 | 23 | $40,056 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
| Track | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 200 | 104 | 304 |
| Football | 105 | 0 | 105 |
| Track | 29 | 28 | 57 |
| Basketball | 25 | 29 | 54 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 25 | 47 | 72 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
International Agriculture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets MidAmerica Nazarene University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Church of the Nazarene affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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