Campus & Student Life at MidAmerica Nazarene University

Home to about 1,222 undergraduates in 2020, MNU is a small, private university located in Olathe, Kansas. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, MNU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by MNU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our MNU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

MidAmerica Nazarene University is Affiliated With the Church of the Nazarene Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Church of the Nazarene faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Church of the Nazarene Colleges and Universities.

MNU Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit MNU Disability Services.

MNU for the Military

While not a "service academy", MNU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit MNU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our MNU for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at MidAmerica Nazarene University

MNU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at MidAmerica Nazarene University

MNU has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,222 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 959 (78.5%). Part-time attendance was 263 (21.5%).

MidAmerica Nazarene University is Ranked #791 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, MNU is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank MNU #791 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at MNU by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the MNU Diversity Guide.

MidAmerica Nazarene University Competes in the NIAA

MNU has a total of 223 student athletes, 156 men and 67 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to MidAmerica Nazarene University Athletics