MidAmerica Nazarene University

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,170

5.5% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$19,803

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

7.01%

Default Rate

2017 Acceptance Rate

65.6%

957 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

1,888

61% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

50.9%

87 Graduates

About

MidAmerica Nazarene University is a higher education institution located in Johnson County, KS. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at MidAmerica Nazarene University were Registered Nursing (210 degrees awarded), Organizational Leadership (80 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (15 degrees).

In 2017, 662 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at MidAmerica Nazarene University. 70.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.9% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (458 degrees), 4.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (98 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at MidAmerica Nazarene University is $29,170, which is $8,437 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at MidAmerica Nazarene University is $29,170, which is $8,437 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,803.

In 2017, 73% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 65% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$29,170

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at MidAmerica Nazarene University was $29,170. The cost of tuition at MidAmerica Nazarene University is $8,437 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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

Average Net Price

$19,803

2017 Value

7.54%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 MidAmerica Nazarene University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,803. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of MidAmerica Nazarene University grew by 7.54%.

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

$9,391

Room and Board

$1,490

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at MidAmerica Nazarene University was of $9,391 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,490. The cost of room and board increased by 2.14% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies increased by 24.2% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

65%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

73% of undergraduate students at MidAmerica Nazarene University received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 1.35% with respect to 2016, when 74% 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.

7.01%

2016 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at MidAmerica Nazarene University was 7.01%, which represents 52 out of the 742 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 957 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 11.1% annual decline. Out of those 957 applicants, 628 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 65.6% acceptance rate.

There were 1,888 students enrolled at MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2017, and 13% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

MidAmerica Nazarene University has an overall enrollment yield of 35.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

65.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

628

Accepted Out of 957

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of MidAmerica Nazarene University was 65.6% (628 admissions from 957 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 51.8%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants declined by -11.1%, while admissions grew by 12.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of MidAmerica Nazarene University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

13%

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

13% of enrolled first-time students at MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2017 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 has a total enrollment of 1,888 students. The full-time enrollment at MidAmerica Nazarene University is 1,151 students and the part-time enrollment is 737. This means that 61% of students enrolled at MidAmerica Nazarene University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at MidAmerica Nazarene University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62% White, 11.5% Black or African American, 7.04% Hispanic or Latino, 2.91% Two or More Races, 1.69% Asian, 1.06% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.583% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at MidAmerica Nazarene University in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (39.6%), followed by White Male (21.5%) and Black or African American Male (8.52%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Female (62.7%), followed by White Male (10.5%) and Black or African American Female (9.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at MidAmerica Nazarene University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,888 students. The full-time enrollment at MidAmerica Nazarene University is 1,151 and the part-time enrollment is 737. This means that 61% of students enrolled at MidAmerica Nazarene University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% 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

63%

2017 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 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), 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

White
1,170
Black or African American
217
Hispanic or Latino
133

The enrolled student population at MidAmerica Nazarene University is 62% White, 11.5% Black or African American, 7.04% Hispanic or Latino, 2.91% Two or More Races, 1.69% Asian, 1.06% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.583% 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 54.4% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2017, 266 more women than men received degrees from MidAmerica Nazarene University. The majority of degree recipients at MidAmerica Nazarene University are white (458 degrees awarded). There were 4.67 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (98 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at MidAmerica Nazarene University is Registered Nursing (210 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Leadership (80 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (15 degrees).

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 (104 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (9 degrees), and Theology (13 degrees).

Workforce

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 (1,360,042 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (237,454 people), Medical & health services managers (180,139 people), Other managers (165,865 people), and Physicians (159,540 people).

The most specialized majors at MidAmerica Nazarene University are Psychology (104 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (9 degrees), Theology (13 degrees), Health (262 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees).

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, Public relations specialists, Dentists, Podiatrists, and Physicians

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 (1,634,892 people), Elementary & secondary schools (617,922 people), Outpatient care centers (349,186 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (345,451 people), and Offices of physicians (237,690 people).

Degrees

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

Registered Nursing
210 degree-majorss awarded
Organizational Leadership
80 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
15 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at MidAmerica Nazarene University was Registered Nursing with 210 degree-majorss awarded.

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

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 198 degrees were awarded to men at MidAmerica Nazarene University, which is 0.427 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (464).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 43 degrees were awarded to men at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.202 times less than the 213 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 213 degrees were awarded to women at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Registered Nursing, which is 4.95 times more than the 43 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 42% of students graduating from MidAmerica Nazarene University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at MidAmerica Nazarene University is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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, 3.45% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
458 degrees awarded
Black or African American
98 degrees awarded
Unknown
72 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at MidAmerica Nazarene University is white (458 degrees awarded). There were 4.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (98 degrees).

10.9% of degree recipients (72 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
322 degrees awarded
White Male
136 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
64 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at MidAmerica Nazarene University is white female (322 degrees awarded). There were 2.37 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (136 degrees).

Operations

MidAmerica Nazarene University has an endowment valued at nearly $10.6M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $843k (7.98%), compared to the 6.94% average return ($2.3M on $33.1M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2017, MidAmerica Nazarene University had a total salary expenditure of $34.6M. MidAmerica Nazarene University employs 28 Professors, 25 Assistant professors, and 20 Associate professors. Most academics at MidAmerica Nazarene University are Male Professors (14), Female Professors(14), and Female Assistant professors (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at MidAmerica Nazarene University are: Management, with 40 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 37 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 26 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$10.6M

2017 Endowment

13.2%

growth from 2016

MidAmerica Nazarene University has an endowment valued at about $10.6M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of MidAmerica Nazarene University grew 13.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $22.6M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.14M - Federal
$27.8k - State
$33.1k - Local

As of 2017, MidAmerica Nazarene University received $2.14M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $27.8k from state grants and contracts, and $33.1k from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$16.8M

2017 Salaries

0.00126%

decline from 2016

In 2017, MidAmerica Nazarene University paid a median of $16.8M in salaries, which represents 48.4% of their overall expenditure ($34.6M) and a 0.00126% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.1% growth from 2015 and a 2.29% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 31.4M (40.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.87M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, MidAmerica Nazarene University paid a total of $4.87M to 73 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.4M (33%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

28 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

40 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at MidAmerica Nazarene University were Professor with 28 employees; Assistant professor with 25 employees; and Assistant professor with 20 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at MidAmerica Nazarene University were Management with 40 employees; Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 37 employees; and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at MidAmerica Nazarene University was Male Professor with 14 employees, Female Professor with 14 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 13 employees.

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

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