MidAmerica Nazarene University

www.mnu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,090

3.01% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$28,554

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.8%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

64.7%

1,092 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,584

62.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

44.3%

82 Graduates

About

MidAmerica Nazarene University is a higher education institution located in Johnson County, KS. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at MidAmerica Nazarene University were Registered Nursing (208 degrees awarded), Organizational Leadership (54 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (28 degrees).

In 2021, 598 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at MidAmerica Nazarene University. 72.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (391 degrees), 6.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (59 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at MidAmerica Nazarene University is $33,090, which is $9,906 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at MidAmerica Nazarene University is $33,090, which is $9,906 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,554.

In 2021, 72% of undergraduate students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,090

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at MidAmerica Nazarene University was $33,090. The cost of tuition at MidAmerica Nazarene University is $9,906 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Average Net Price

$28,554

2021 Value

2.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 MidAmerica Nazarene University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,554. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of MidAmerica Nazarene University grew by 2.9%.

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Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,848

Room and Board

$1,514

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at MidAmerica Nazarene University was of $9,848 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 6.68% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,514. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at MidAmerica Nazarene University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at MidAmerica Nazarene University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 4.35% with respect to 2020, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at MidAmerica Nazarene University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.8%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at MidAmerica Nazarene University was 2.8%, which represents 18 out of the 644 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

MidAmerica Nazarene University received 1,092 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 4.7% annual growth. Out of those 1,092 applicants, 706 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 64.7% acceptance rate.

There were 1,584 students enrolled at MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2021. 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

MidAmerica Nazarene University has an overall enrollment yield of 29.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

64.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

706

Accepted Out of 1,092

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of MidAmerica Nazarene University was 64.7% (706 admissions from 1,092 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 63.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 4.7%, while admissions grew by 6.17%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of MidAmerica Nazarene University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

9% of enrolled first-time students at MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

MidAmerica Nazarene University had a total enrollment of 1,584 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at MidAmerica Nazarene University is 997 students and the part-time enrollment is 587. This means that 62.9% of students enrolled at MidAmerica Nazarene University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at MidAmerica Nazarene University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.6% White, 11.7% Black or African American, 3.79% Two or More Races, 2.08% Asian, 1.64% Hispanic or Latino, 0.568% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.568% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at MidAmerica Nazarene University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.2%), followed by White Male (26.4%) and Black or African American Male (9.82%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (56%), followed by White Male (18.7%) and Black or African American Male (4.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,584 students. The full-time enrollment at MidAmerica Nazarene University is 997 and the part-time enrollment is 587. This means that 62.9% of students enrolled at MidAmerica Nazarene University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at MidAmerica Nazarene University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at MidAmerica Nazarene University was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), MidAmerica Nazarene University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at MidAmerica Nazarene University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
928 enrolled students
Black or African American
186 enrolled students
Two or More Races
60 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at MidAmerica Nazarene University is 58.6% White, 11.7% Black or African American, 3.79% Two or More Races, 2.08% Asian, 1.64% Hispanic or Latino, 0.568% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.568% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 264 students (16.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 264 more women than men received degrees from MidAmerica Nazarene University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at MidAmerica Nazarene University is white (391 degrees awarded). There were 6.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (59 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at MidAmerica Nazarene University is Registered Nursing (208 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Leadership (54 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (28 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at MidAmerica Nazarene University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (80 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (11 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at MidAmerica Nazarene University are Registered nurses (1,399,987 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (205,351 people), Medical & health services managers (192,746 people), Other managers (181,133 people), and Physicians (165,776 people).

The most specialized majors at MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2021 are Psychology (80 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (11 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (5 degrees), and Health (238 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at MidAmerica Nazarene University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, Computer and information research scientists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at MidAmerica Nazarene University are Psychology (80 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (11 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (5 degrees), and Health (238 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at MidAmerica Nazarene University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,677,885 people), Elementary & secondary schools (636,326 people), Outpatient care centers (387,352 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (348,948 people), and Offices of physicians (248,250 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
208 degree-majors awarded
Organizational Leadership
54 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
28 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at MidAmerica Nazarene University was Registered Nursing with 208 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at MidAmerica Nazarene University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

167

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

431

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 167 degrees were awarded to men at MidAmerica Nazarene University, which is 0.387 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (431).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at MidAmerica Nazarene University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 35 degrees were awarded to men at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.177 times less than the 198 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 198 degrees were awarded to men at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.66 times more than the 35 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 34% of students graduating from MidAmerica Nazarene University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at MidAmerica Nazarene University is Female and Two or More Races (75% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.1% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
391 degrees awarded
Black or African American
59 degrees awarded
Asian
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at MidAmerica Nazarene University is white (391 degrees awarded). There were 6.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (59 degrees).

16.4% of degree recipients (98 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
288 degrees awarded
White Male
103 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at MidAmerica Nazarene University is white female (288 degrees awarded). There were 2.8 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (103 degrees).

Operations

MidAmerica Nazarene University has an endowment valued at nearly $16.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.96M (18.1%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, MidAmerica Nazarene University had a total salary expenditure of 32.2M. MidAmerica Nazarene University employs 29 Professors, 24 Assistant professors and 16 Associate professors. Most academics at MidAmerica Nazarene University are Male Professor (18), Female Assistant professor (18), and Female Professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at MidAmerica Nazarene University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 32 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 31 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees.

Endowment

$16.3M

2021 Endowment

18.9%

growth from 2020

MidAmerica Nazarene University has an endowment valued at about $16.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of MidAmerica Nazarene University grew 18.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $34.1M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at MidAmerica Nazarene University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$15.3M

2021 Salaries

3.7%

decline from 2020

In 2021, MidAmerica Nazarene University paid a median of $15.3M in salaries, which represents 47.6% of their overall expenditure ($32.2M) and a 3.7% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.98M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, MidAmerica Nazarene University paid a total of $4.98M to 69 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

29 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

32 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at MidAmerica Nazarene University were Professor with 29 employees, Assistant professor with 24 employees, and Associate professor with 16 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at MidAmerica Nazarene University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 32 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 31 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at MidAmerica Nazarene University was Male Professor with 18 employees, Female Assistant professor with 18 employees, and Female Professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at MidAmerica Nazarene University.