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MidAmerica Nazarene University

MidAmerica Nazarene University is a private nonprofit university in a large suburb of the Kansas City, MO metro with 1,185 students and a 79% acceptance rate.

Olathe, Kansas · Private nonprofit · Suburb, large · 1,185 students

NAIA · Heart of America Athletic Conference

Admission rate

79%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,048

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

17–23

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$32,165

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

54%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

61%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$62,972

10 years after entry

Students

1,185

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$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

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse130
Business Administration and Management22
Exercise Science and Kinesiology17
Elementary Education and Teaching16
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management16
Psychology13
Organizational Leadership12
Religion/Religious Studies8
Show the other 26 majors
Youth Ministry5
Biology/Biological Sciences5
Computer and Information Sciences5
Music4
English Language and Literature3
Chemistry3
Graphic Design3
Accounting3
Marketing/Marketing Management3
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration2
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts2
Sociology2
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration2
Religious/Sacred Music2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies2
Computer Science2
Education1
Music Teacher Education1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching1
Biology Teacher Education1
Mathematics1
Bible/Biblical Studies1
Industrial and Organizational Psychology1
Public Administration1
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1
History1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NAIA, Heart of America Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NAIA, Heart of America Athletic Conference

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

Coed varsity · NAIA, Heart of America Athletic Conference

Other Sports, Weight Lifting

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA) · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Kansas City, MO-KS

2,253,579 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Kansas City International (MCI)

Nearest hub airport

Kansas City International (MCI)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 13.5 of 20

Elevation

1,048 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

20°F

July high

88°F

Annual snowfall

13.8 in

Days at 90°F or higher

34 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,590 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, suburban campus, NAIA, similar size