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MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) is a private Christian liberal arts university in Olathe, Kansas, affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene. Founded in 1966, MNU enrolls approximately 1,538 students — 1,204 undergraduates and 334 graduate students — across 50+ undergraduate majors and seven graduate degree programs in nursing, counseling, education, and business. The university is ranked #95 among Regional Universities Midwest by U.S. News & World Report and is recognized as one of the top performers on Social Mobility (#57 nationally). MNU's nursing program is the most popular major, awarding 149 BSN degrees in 2023 alone, with graduates achieving a median salary of $78,687. The 105-acre suburban campus is located in Olathe, Kansas — a fast-growing city 20 minutes southwest of Kansas City, Missouri — providing students with access to the Kansas City metro's healthcare systems, business sector, and cultural attractions. Approximately 5% of students are international, representing multiple countries. MNU blends rigorous academic preparation with intentional Christian faith formation, and serves students from diverse denominational backgrounds in a residential community where 51% of students live on campus.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$37120
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $37,174
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
