MidAmerica Nazarene University, also known as MNU, is a Christian liberal arts college located in Olathe, Kansas, United States. It was established in the year 1966 as Mid-America Nazarene College. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The university offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors and over 5 graduate degrees.
MNU’s athletics department offers several women’s and men's sports teams. They participate in conferences including Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC), in National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The university also offers several athletic scholarships. MNU also has a cheerleading team, and competes in Olympic weightlifting events. The university also offers financial aid to the students.
Students attend MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, KS, 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 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 590.
There are 1,720 students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (as of 2007-2008).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. 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
http://www.mnu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 266 | human resources, business management, marketing, business communications, accounting, international business, CIO training |
| Education And Teaching | 180 | instructional media design, educational administration, special ed, elementary school teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, business teaching, speech teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 40 | counseling psychology, psychology, clinical child psychology, organizational psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 35 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 28 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, history, Spanish language, English, urban studies, general studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 23 | religion, youth ministry, missionary studies, bible studies, religious music |
| Science | 11 | biology, chemistry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Design | 7 | graphic design |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Media | 3 | mass communication, communication studies |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Music | 0 | music, music management |
Number of programs and degrees for MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 346 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 236 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 21 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 7 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, MidAmerica Nazarene University had a total enrollment of 1,720 students (1,725 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
MidAmerica Nazarene University offers campus housing for 699 of its 1,725 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 548 | 399 | 73% | 204 | 51% |
| Men | 260 | 181 | 70% | 93 | 51% |
| Women | 288 | 218 | 76% | 111 | 51% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
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 | 11% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 70% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,216 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,216 |
| Room and board | $ 6,178 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,180 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,388 |
Financial Aid:
MidAmerica Nazarene University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 703200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 50 | 30 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $64,370 | 3 | $59,306 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $53,683 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $43,474 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $56,909 | 9 | $49,599 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $57,738 | 6 | $53,439 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $46,542 | 5 | $44,633 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $42,230 | 10 | $43,348 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $49,058 | 21 | $46,537 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 237 | 140 | 377 |
| Football | 124 | 0 | 124 |
| Track | 33 | 53 | 86 |
| Basketball | 25 | 24 | 49 |
| Baseball | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| All Other Sports | 20 | 63 | 83 |
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
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Business 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
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
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
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Child Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
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What Sets MidAmerica Nazarene University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
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 services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Has ROTC (army, navy, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
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