- Acceptance rate: 79% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 460–540 reading and writing, 490–550 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 17–23 composite
- Average net price: $29,992 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. MidAmerica Nazarene University reviews each application.
MidAmerica Nazarene University GPA requirements
MidAmerica Nazarene University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and MidAmerica Nazarene University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
MidAmerica Nazarene University acceptance rate
MidAmerica Nazarene University admitted 866 of 1,099 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 79%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
MidAmerica Nazarene University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Olathe, Kansas, with 1,204 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered MidAmerica Nazarene University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 460 | 500 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 530 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT English | 15 | 19 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1048 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What MidAmerica Nazarene University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
MidAmerica Nazarene University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $29,992 a year at MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into MidAmerica Nazarene University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. MidAmerica Nazarene University admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into MidAmerica Nazarene University?
A lot: MidAmerica Nazarene University requires high school GPA. It considers high school record, high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into MidAmerica Nazarene University?
MidAmerica Nazarene University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to MidAmerica Nazarene University?
Check MidAmerica Nazarene University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. MidAmerica Nazarene University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 7% sent SAT scores and 62% sent ACT scores.
How selective is MidAmerica Nazarene University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. MidAmerica Nazarene University admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is MidAmerica Nazarene University's acceptance rate?
MidAmerica Nazarene University's acceptance rate was 79% for fall 2024: it admitted 866 of 1,099 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What SAT and ACT scores do MidAmerica Nazarene University students have?
The middle 50% of MidAmerica Nazarene University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 460–540 in reading and writing and 490–550 in math; ACT composite 17–23, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What do students pay at MidAmerica Nazarene University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $29,992 a year at MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does MidAmerica Nazarene University accept AP credit?
Yes. MidAmerica Nazarene University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does MidAmerica Nazarene University look at legacy status?
No. MidAmerica Nazarene University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check MidAmerica Nazarene University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: MidAmerica Nazarene UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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