MidAmerica Nazarene University

Olathe, KS · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

MidAmerica Nazarene University is a private nonprofit institution in Olathe, Kansas, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 983 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $62,972 ten years after enrollment, which is 55% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 49.4%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $15,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.2x. The average net price after financial aid is $32,165 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Cognitive Psychology, Business Administration & Management, Sports & Fitness, and Psychology.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$62,972

Graduation Rate

49.4%

Median Debt

$15,000

Average Net Price

$32,165

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

0.49x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

4.2x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

983

Admission Rate

78.8%

Average SAT

1048

Retention Rate

69.9%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$37,174

Out-of-State Tuition

$37,174

Pell Grant Rate

31.2%

Federal Loan Rate

52.3%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$28,842

Income $30K–$48K

$27,294

Income $48K–$75K

$30,183

Income $110K+

$37,571

Student Demographics

Women

58.1%

White

59.3%

Black

14.2%

Hispanic

9.5%

Asian

1.4%

Two or More Races

8.1%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)

69.1%

Accreditations

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels (Accredited)
Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)

Programs (38)

Bachelor (11)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Registered Nursing	$78,299	149
Business Administration & Management	$64,377	39
Sports & Fitness	$55,535	21
Psychology	Not reported	16
Teacher Education	$47,730	14
Secondary Education	Not reported	5
Biology	Not reported	5
Computer & Information Sciences	Not reported	3
Drama & Theater Arts	Not reported	3
Music	Not reported	3
Accounting	Not reported	3

Master (5)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Cognitive Psychology	$54,583	49
Registered Nursing	$102,731	33
Business Administration & Management	$95,717	32
Teacher Education	Not reported	5
Educational Administration	$59,419	3

Associate (1)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences	Not reported	3

Graduate Certificate (5)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Cognitive Psychology	$65,804	30
Business Administration & Management	Not reported	10
Human Resources Management	Not reported	9
Secondary Education	Not reported	6
Health Services Administration	Not reported	3

Show 16 additional programs with limited data

Program	Level	Completers
Radio, Television & Film	Bachelor	2
Education	Master	2
Religion	Bachelor	2
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries	Bachelor	2
Health Services Administration	Bachelor	2
Human Resources Management	Bachelor	2
Educational Assessment	Master	1
Mathematics	Bachelor	1
Religious Music and Worship	Bachelor	1
Chemistry	Bachelor	1
Criminal Justice & Corrections	Bachelor	1
Design & Applied Arts	Bachelor	1
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment	Bachelor	1
Business Administration & Management	Associate	1
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods	Graduate Certificate	1
Marketing	Bachelor	1