MidAmerica Nazarene University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,120

3.05% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$29,992

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

73.5%

1,085 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,539

65.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

45.7%

101 Graduates

About

MidAmerica Nazarene University is a higher education institution located in Johnson County, KS. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at MidAmerica Nazarene University were Registered Nursing (149 degrees awarded), Organizational Leadership (22 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (16 degrees).

In 2023, 466 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at MidAmerica Nazarene University. 73.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (307 degrees), 6.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (51 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at MidAmerica Nazarene University is $35,120, which is $10,545 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at MidAmerica Nazarene University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 636 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at MidAmerica Nazarene University is $35,120, which is $10,545 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,992.

In 2023, 74% of undergraduate students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,120

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at MidAmerica Nazarene University was $35,120. The cost of tuition at MidAmerica Nazarene University is $10,545 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of MidAmerica Nazarene University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$29,992

2023 Value

4.19%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 MidAmerica Nazarene University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,992. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of MidAmerica Nazarene University grew by 4.19%.

This chart compares the average net price of MidAmerica Nazarene University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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

$10,740

Room and Board

$1,446

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at MidAmerica Nazarene University was of $10,740 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.49% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,446. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 4.49% 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

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at MidAmerica Nazarene University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 4.23% with respect to 2022, when 71% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at MidAmerica Nazarene University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 636 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 1,085 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 1.63% annual growth. Out of those 1,085 applicants, 797 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.5% acceptance rate.

There were 1,539 students enrolled at MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2023. 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

MidAmerica Nazarene University has an overall enrollment yield of 26.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

797

Accepted Out of 1,085

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of MidAmerica Nazarene University was 73.5% (797 admissions from 1,085 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 66.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 1.63%, while admissions grew by 8.14%.

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 (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

9% of enrolled first-time students at MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

MidAmerica Nazarene University had a total enrollment of 1,539 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at MidAmerica Nazarene University is 1,014 students and the part-time enrollment is 525. This means that 65.9% of students enrolled at MidAmerica Nazarene University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at MidAmerica Nazarene University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.5% White, 12% Black or African American, 6.69% Hispanic or Latino, 4.74% Two or More Races, 1.49% Asian, 0.91% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.26% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at MidAmerica Nazarene University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.5%), followed by White Male (26.3%) and Black or African American Male (9.32%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (60%), followed by White Male (16.9%) and Black or African American Female (9.38%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,539 students. The full-time enrollment at MidAmerica Nazarene University is 1,014 and the part-time enrollment is 525. This means that 65.9% of students enrolled at MidAmerica Nazarene University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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%

2023 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 (74%), 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 (2023)

White
854 enrolled students
Black or African American
184 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
103 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at MidAmerica Nazarene University is 55.5% White, 12% Black or African American, 6.69% Hispanic or Latino, 4.74% Two or More Races, 1.49% Asian, 0.91% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.26% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 232 students (15.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 222 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 (307 degrees awarded). There were 6.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (51 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at MidAmerica Nazarene University is Registered Nursing (149 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Leadership (22 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (16 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (95 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), and Health (188 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (1,769,619 people), Registered nurses (1,643,687 people), Accountants & auditors (1,076,902 people), Other managers (938,671 people), and Secondary school teachers (602,488 people).

The most specialized majors at MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2023 are Psychology (95 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), Health (188 degrees), Business (98 degrees), and Education (36 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

The most specialized majors at MidAmerica Nazarene University are Psychology (95 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), Health (188 degrees), Business (98 degrees), and Education (36 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (3,219,667 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,797,228 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (510,735 people), Outpatient care centers (456,795 people), and Offices of physicians (278,860 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 (2023)

Registered Nursing
149 degrees awarded
Organizational Leadership
22 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
16 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at MidAmerica Nazarene University was Registered Nursing with 149 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

122

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

344

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 122 degrees were awarded to men at MidAmerica Nazarene University, which is 0.355 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (344).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 35 degrees were awarded to men at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.238 times less than the 147 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 147 degrees were awarded to men at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Registered Nursing, which is 4.2 times more than the 35 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 32% of students graduating from MidAmerica Nazarene University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at MidAmerica Nazarene University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 2.97% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
307 degrees awarded
Black or African American
51 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at MidAmerica Nazarene University is white (307 degrees awarded). There were 6.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (51 degrees).

6.01% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
234 degrees awarded
White Male
73 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at MidAmerica Nazarene University is white female (234 degrees awarded). There were 3.21 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (73 degrees).

Operations

MidAmerica Nazarene University has an endowment valued at nearly $15.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.46M (9.63%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, MidAmerica Nazarene University had a total salary expenditure of 36.2M. MidAmerica Nazarene University employs 24 Assistant professors, 14 Associate professors and 11 Professors. Most academics at MidAmerica Nazarene University are Female Assistant professor (17), Male Associate professor (9), and Male Professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at MidAmerica Nazarene University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 47 employees, Management, with 36 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 35 employees.

Endowment

$15.2M

2023 Endowment

7.87%

growth from 2022

MidAmerica Nazarene University has an endowment valued at about $15.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of MidAmerica Nazarene University grew 7.87% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $34.6M 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

$16.3M

2023 Salaries

2.7%

growth from 2022

In 2023, MidAmerica Nazarene University paid a median of $16.3M in salaries, which represents 45.2% of their overall expenditure ($36.2M) and a 2.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.63% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.7% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.3M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, MidAmerica Nazarene University paid a total of $3.3M to 49 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

24 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

47 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at MidAmerica Nazarene University were Assistant professor with 24 employees, Associate professor with 14 employees, and Professor with 11 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at MidAmerica Nazarene University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 47 employees, Management with 36 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 35 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at MidAmerica Nazarene University was Female Assistant professor with 17 employees, Male Associate professor with 9 employees, and Male Professor with 9 employees.

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

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