
Christian college
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
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- 9:30AMChapel
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- 9:30AMChapel
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Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.
In the college’s own words
Source: mnu.edu“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.”
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.eduWhat'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.eduWhere do I find community?
Small groups include praying together, discussion of the Christian faith, and a time of encouragement.
Source: mnu.eduAcademic Excellence
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
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)
- Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Tuesday's and Thursday's at 9:30 AM”
“The Gathering Chapel takes place on Tuesdays from 9:30 AM-10:30 AM at College Church of the Nazarene.”
“Growing Chapels take place Thursdays from 9:30-10:30 AM in the Bell Cultural Events Center.”
- Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
- 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.”
- 2026-2027 Student Handbook | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook_Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
- Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
- Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- 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)
- Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Dr. Brady Braatz, University Chaplain”
- Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
- Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- 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).
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)
- 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.”
- 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.”
- Christian Ministry & Formation | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/undergraduate-christian-ministry-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.A published statement of faithYes
Sources (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.”
- 2026-2027 Student Handbook | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook_Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
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)
- Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Dr. Brady Braatz, University Chaplain”
“Rev. Andy Cook: ascook@mnu.edu”
- Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
- Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany
Sources (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.”
“Each small group will include praying together, discussion over the Christian faith, and a time of encouragement.”
- Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
- Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
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)
- 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.”
- Service & Mission | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/mnu-student-life/service-and-mission · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
- 2026-2027 Student Handbookmnu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Student-Handbook_Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
- Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
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)
- Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Tuesday's and Thursday's at 9:30 AM”
“Traditional undergraduate students at MNU need to earn 16 Spiritual Formation Credits (SFC) each semester.”
- 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.”
- Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Bible and Theology and ministry programs are offered at the undergraduate level.
Sources (2)
- 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.”
- 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.”
- Christian Ministry & Formation | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/undergraduate-christian-ministry-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Small groups for prayer and Bible discussion run in six-week terms, open to any student.
Sources (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.”
“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.”
- Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- A weekend Spiritual Life Retreat is offered each year.
Sources (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.”
- Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
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)
- 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.”
“Full-time students are required to have a total of 20 spiritual formation credits.”
- Spiritual Life | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- The FAQ says international and domestic mission trips are currently suspended.
Sources (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.”
- Spiritual Life FAQ | MidAmerica Nazarene Universitymnu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
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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)
- 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.”
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)
- 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.”
“Growing Chapels take place Thursdays from 9:30-10:30 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.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $57,355 a year.
Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.
Cost and value
Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.
| 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 students | 1,539 |
| 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 retention | 70% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $62,972 |
| Admission rate | 79% |
| 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 grants | 31% |
| Average SAT | 1048 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 460–540 |
| SAT math | 490–550 |
| ACT composite | 17–23 |
| Test policy | Considered 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).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Nursing | |
| Business administration | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Teacher education |
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).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Health professions | |
| Business | |
| Parks, recreation and fitness | |
| Education | |
| Psychology |
Campus facts
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Suburb |
| Part-time undergraduates | 7% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 15% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $11,554 |
| Sports | NAIA · Heart of America Athletic Conference |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 11 to 1 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 19%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $12,459IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 53% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Kansas City International Airport (MCI)About 30 miles away |
| Town population | 145,057Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | Kansas CityAbout 21 miles away |
| Typical weather | 29°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.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.65 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.65 | 0.15 |
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.
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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- IPEDS unit ID 155520
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Church of the Nazarene
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