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MidAmerica Nazarene University

Olathe, KS · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Church of the Nazarene · Church of the Nazarene

Real cost

Average price after aid $32,165 a year

Median debt at graduation: $15,000 (all students)

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MidAmerica Nazarene University is a university in Olathe, Kansas, sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene. Chapel meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and traditional undergraduates earn spiritual formation credits each semester. Its Christian Ministry and Formation programs include Bible and Theology and ministry majors.

Faith life at a glance

A week at MidAmerica Nazarene University

  1. MonToday

    No set time

  2. TueToday

    • 9:30AMChapel
  3. WedToday

    No set time

  4. ThuToday

    • 9:30AMChapel
  5. FriToday

    No set time

  6. SatToday

    No set time

  7. SunToday

    No set time

No set time: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

  • “Weekly chapel services each Tuesday are the heart of our campus, with students, faculty and staff worshipping together.”

    Source: mnu.edu
  • “The Christian community serves as the hands and feet of God in the world.”

    Source: mnu.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Traditional undergraduates need to earn 16 spiritual formation credits each semester, and the university requires participation in chapel services.

Source: mnu.edu
What's a normal week?

The Gathering meets Tuesdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at College Church of the Nazarene, and Growing Chapels meet Thursdays at the same time in the Bell Cultural Events Center.

Source: mnu.edu
Where do I find community?

Small groups include praying together, discussion of the Christian faith, and a time of encouragement.

Source: mnu.edu

Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
57 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.54%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.70%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,048 · ACT 20
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.11 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$6,776

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

  • Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff): 1 to 2 (Two named ministry staff on the Spiritual Life page. Student Chaplains are students and are not counted.)
  • Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each year: One or two (One annual weekend Spiritual Life Retreat is listed.)
  • Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: Many
  • Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian mission: Yes
  • Chapel services during the week: Twice a week (Chapel twice a week: Gathering Chapel on Tuesdays and Growing Chapel on Thursdays, both 9:30 AM.)
  • Chapel attendance expected of students: Required, with a set number of services each term (Chapel is required, with a set number of spiritual formation credits each semester. The official pages give different totals: 16 per semester in the FAQ and 20 for full-time students on the main page. Both are recorded as a set number (see gaps).)
  • Student worship nights or praise services: Now and then (Kingdom Come is held once a month.)
  • Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer): Now and then (Small groups include praying together for six-week terms.)
  • Campus pastors or chaplains serving students: Full-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
  • A chapel or worship space on campus: Yes (Chapel hours are listed in the Bell Cultural Events Center on campus. No page calls it a chapel building.)
  • Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer: 1 or 2 times a week (2 weekly times documented: 2 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes (Bible and Theology and Ministry majors are offered at the undergraduate level.)
  • A published statement of faith: Yes
  • Service or outreach office: Yes (MNU ServiceCorps runs volunteer and mission service through the Service and Mission pages.)
  • Service hours or service-learning in the curriculum: Available (Service opportunities earn the required spiritual formation credits.)
  • Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes
CWorship and chapel: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

60 of 100 points · 7 of 7 found

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekTwice a week (Chapel twice a week: Gathering Chapel on Tuesdays and Growing Chapel on Thursdays, both 9:30 AM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Tuesday's and Thursday's at 9:30 AM”
      Chapel services are listed for Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 AM.
      “The Gathering Chapel takes place on Tuesdays from 9:30 AM-10:30 AM at College Church of the Nazarene.”
      The Gathering Chapel meets Tuesdays at 9:30 AM at College Church of the Nazarene.
      “Growing Chapels take place Thursdays from 9:30-10:30 AM in the Bell Cultural Events Center.”
      Growing Chapels meet Thursdays at 9:30 AM in the Bell Cultural Events Center.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Chapel is required, with a set number of spiritual formation credits each semester. The official pages give different totals: 16 per semester in the FAQ and 20 for full-time students on the main page. Both are recorded as a set number (see gaps).)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Student Handbook | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook_Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We believe fellowship and community worship are an integral part of who we are. Therefore, MNU requires your participation in chapel services.”
      The 2026-27 handbook says MNU requires participation in chapel services.
    2. Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Traditional undergraduate students at MNU need to earn 16 Spiritual Formation Credits (SFC) each semester.”
      Traditional undergraduates earn 16 spiritual formation credits each semester (FAQ).
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNow and then (Kingdom Come is held once a month.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Once a month we’ll gather from 9:30PM-10:30 PM in the Bell Cultural Events Center.”
      Kingdom Come, a worship and praise gathering, is held once a month.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Now and then (Small groups include praying together for six-week terms.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Each small group will include praying together, discussion over the Christian faith, and a time of encouragement.”
      Small groups include praying together.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Dr. Brady Braatz, University Chaplain”
      Dr. Brady Braatz is the University Chaplain.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes (Chapel hours are listed in the Bell Cultural Events Center on campus. No page calls it a chapel building.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Growing Chapels take place Thursdays from 9:30-10:30 AM in the Bell Cultural Events Center.”
      Growing Chapels meet Thursdays at 9:30 AM in the Bell Cultural Events Center.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (2 weekly times documented: 2 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
N/ABible and theology: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Bible and theology

Not enough information · 2 of 6 found

  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Bible and Theology and Ministry majors are offered at the undergraduate level.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Christian Ministry & Formation | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/undergraduate-christian-ministry-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Join us in preparation to live your calling in Ministry, Youth and Family Ministry, Children and Family Ministry, Intercultural Studies, or Bible and Theology.”
      Undergraduate ministry and Bible and Theology programs are offered.
    2. Bible and Theology | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/undergrad/bible-and-theology · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Bible and Theology offers you the most intensive study in Old and New Testament courses, biblical languages and narrative and historical approaches to theology.”
      A Bible and Theology Bachelor of Arts is offered.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student Handbook | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook_Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Bible is God’s inspired Word and provides guidance and instruction for life.”
      The handbook's belief statements include that the Bible is God's inspired Word.
CChristian community: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

66 of 100 points · 4 of 7 found

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (Two named ministry staff on the Spiritual Life page. Student Chaplains are students and are not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Dr. Brady Braatz, University Chaplain”
      Dr. Brady Braatz is the University Chaplain.
      “Rev. Andy Cook: ascook@mnu.edu”
      Rev. Andy Cook is the contact for leading small groups.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (One annual weekend Spiritual Life Retreat is listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Spiritual Life Retreat: Each year, students are invited to be a part of our weekend-long spiritual life retreat.”
      A weekend spiritual life retreat is offered each year.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Athletic teams, residence hall groups, groups focused on particular majors, and groups that anyone can sign up for will be the communities that we will journey with for 6 weeks.”
      Small groups for athletes, residence halls, majors and the general student body run in six-week terms.
      “Each small group will include praying together, discussion over the Christian faith, and a time of encouragement.”
      Small groups include praying together.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “This requirement can be fulfilled as student attend events and services put on by the Spiritual Life Office.”
      The Spiritual Life Office runs chapel and spiritual life events.
N/AMissions and service: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Missions and service

Not enough information · 3 of 6 found

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (MNU ServiceCorps runs volunteer and mission service through the Service and Mission pages.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service & Mission | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/mnu-student-life/service-and-mission · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Join one of our LQVE Haiti teams and travel abroad. Contact MNU ServiceCorps for details on how to apply.”
      MNU ServiceCorps runs volunteer and mission service opportunities.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumAvailable (Service opportunities earn the required spiritual formation credits.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student Handbookmnu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook_Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “approved small groups, service opportunities, and mission events.”
      Service opportunities count toward the spiritual formation credits students must earn each semester.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Missions trips offered to studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Christian community serves as the hands and feet of God in the world.”
      The campus connects service to the Christian mission.

Strengths

  • Chapel meets twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 AM, and students earn spiritual formation credits for it each semester.
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Tuesday's and Thursday's at 9:30 AM”
      Chapel services are listed for Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 AM.
      “Traditional undergraduate students at MNU need to earn 16 Spiritual Formation Credits (SFC) each semester.”
      Traditional undergraduates earn 16 spiritual formation credits each semester (FAQ).
    2. 2026-2027 Student Handbook | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook_Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We believe fellowship and community worship are an integral part of who we are. Therefore, MNU requires your participation in chapel services.”
      The 2026-27 handbook says MNU requires participation in chapel services.
  • Bible and Theology and ministry programs are offered at the undergraduate level.
    Sources (2)
    1. Christian Ministry & Formation | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/undergraduate-christian-ministry-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Join us in preparation to live your calling in Ministry, Youth and Family Ministry, Children and Family Ministry, Intercultural Studies, or Bible and Theology.”
      Undergraduate ministry and Bible and Theology programs are offered.
    2. Bible and Theology | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/undergrad/bible-and-theology · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Bible and Theology offers you the most intensive study in Old and New Testament courses, biblical languages and narrative and historical approaches to theology.”
      A Bible and Theology Bachelor of Arts is offered.
  • Small groups for prayer and Bible discussion run in six-week terms, open to any student.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Each small group will include praying together, discussion over the Christian faith, and a time of encouragement.”
      Small groups include praying together.
      “Athletic teams, residence hall groups, groups focused on particular majors, and groups that anyone can sign up for will be the communities that we will journey with for 6 weeks.”
      Small groups for athletes, residence halls, majors and the general student body run in six-week terms.
  • A weekend Spiritual Life Retreat is offered each year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Spiritual Life Retreat: Each year, students are invited to be a part of our weekend-long spiritual life retreat.”
      A weekend spiritual life retreat is offered each year.

Concerns

  • The official pages give different credit totals for chapel requirements: 16 per semester in the FAQ and 20 for full-time students on the main page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Traditional undergraduate students at MNU need to earn 16 Spiritual Formation Credits (SFC) each semester.”
      Traditional undergraduates earn 16 spiritual formation credits each semester (FAQ).
      “Full-time students are required to have a total of 20 spiritual formation credits.”
      The main Spiritual Life page states 20 credits for full-time students each semester.
  • The FAQ says international and domestic mission trips are currently suspended.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life FAQ | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Do to the global pandemic, International and domestic mission trips are currently suspended.”
      The FAQ says international and domestic mission trips are currently suspended.

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Campus ministry home

Spiritual Life Office

  • Address: 2030 College Way, Olathe, KS 66062-1899
  • Facilities: Bell Cultural Events Center (Growing Chapels and Kingdom Come)

Source: mnu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, mnu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, mnu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “This requirement can be fulfilled as student attend events and services put on by the Spiritual Life Office.”
    The Spiritual Life Office runs chapel and spiritual life events.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 2

  • Tuesday9:30 AMGathering Chapel, College Church of the Nazarene · Gathering Chapel, 9:30–10:30 AM; about 14 each semester (FAQ).
  • Thursday9:30 AMBell Cultural Events Center · Growing Chapel, 9:30–10:30 AM; about 20 each semester (FAQ).

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “The Gathering Chapel takes place on Tuesdays from 9:30 AM-10:30 AM at College Church of the Nazarene.”
    The Gathering Chapel meets Tuesdays at 9:30 AM at College Church of the Nazarene.
    “Growing Chapels take place Thursdays from 9:30-10:30 AM in the Bell Cultural Events Center.”
    Growing Chapels meet Thursdays at 9:30 AM in the Bell Cultural Events Center.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Average net price by family income
Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$28,842
$30,001–$48,000$27,294
$48,001–$75,000$30,183
$75,001–$110,000$31,398
Over $110,000$37,571

Full cost of attendance before aid: $57,355 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,185
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 48% · Women 52%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
32%
Total students1,539
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$32,165
Cost of attendance (per year)$57,355
Median federal debt at graduation$15,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
54%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
48%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
50%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
69%
First-year retention70%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$62,972
Admission rate79%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
No application fee
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $1,197 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants31%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 950–1090ACT 17–23
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1048
SAT reading & writing460–540
SAT math490–550
ACT composite17–23
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 56 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

Median earnings by major
MajorMedian earnings
Nursing$78,299
Business administration$64,377
Kinesiology and exercise science$55,535
Teacher education$47,730

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Allied health, Bible/Biblical Studies, Biology, Broadcasting, Business/Corporate Communications, Chemistry, Clinical and counseling psychology, Communication studies, Computer science, Computing and information science, Criminal justice, Design, Education (general), English, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General studies, Health administration, History, Human resources, Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies, Liberal arts, Marketing, Mathematics, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Music, Pastoral counseling, Physics, Psychology, Public administration, Religious Music and Worship, Religious studies, Secondary education, Sociology, Theatre.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

Most common bachelor’s fields
FieldShare of degrees
Health professions45%
Business14%
Parks, recreation and fitness11%
Education7%
Psychology5%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingSuburb
Part-time undergraduates7%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older15%
On-campus room and board (per year)$11,554
SportsNAIA · Heart of America Athletic Conference
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member11 to 1
Disability servicesVisit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time19%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$12,459IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 53% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceKansas City International Airport (MCI)About 30 miles away
Town population145,057Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreKansas CityAbout 21 miles away
Typical weather29°F in January · 79°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Olathe 3 E, KS

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.650.08
Motor vehicle theft0.650.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Questions families ask

Is MidAmerica Nazarene University a Christian college?
Yes. MidAmerica Nazarene University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Church of the Nazarene.
Where is chapel held at MidAmerica Nazarene University?
Chapel is listed at Gathering Chapel, College Church of the Nazarene and Bell Cultural Events Center. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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