MidAmerica Nazarene University Acceptance Rate
Olathe, Kansas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,085
- Admitted
- 797
- Yield
- 26.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, MidAmerica Nazarene University's acceptance rate has risen from 69% in 2014–15 to 73.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 845 to 1,085 (+28%) over that period.
Its 73.5% rate makes MidAmerica Nazarene University more selective than about 55% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Kansas schools, it is more selective than about 67%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (71.7% for women vs 75% for men, a 3.3-point gap). MidAmerica Nazarene University has been test-optional since 2016–17. Of admitted students, 26.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 845 | 583 | 69% | 180 |
| 2015–16 | 898 | 551 | 61.4% | 186 |
| 2016–17 | 1,077 | 558 | 51.8% | 177 |
| 2017–18 | 957 | 628 | 65.6% | 223 |
| 2018–19 | 926 | 542 | 58.5% | 167 |
| 2019–20 | 1,197 | 654 | 54.6% | 192 |
| 2020–21 | 1,043 | 665 | 63.8% | 209 |
| 2021–22 | 1,092 | 706 | 64.7% | 208 |
| 2022–23 | 1,103 | 737 | 66.8% | 233 |
| 2023–24 | 1,085 | 797 | 73.5% | 209 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 508 | 364 | 71.7% |
| Men | 577 | 433 | 75% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 463–570 | 9% |
| SAT Math | 465–548 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–23 | 67% |
How MidAmerica Nazarene University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is MidAmerica Nazarene University's acceptance rate?
MidAmerica Nazarene University's acceptance rate is 73.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (797 admitted of 1,085 applicants).
Is MidAmerica Nazarene University test optional?
MidAmerica Nazarene University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to MidAmerica Nazarene University?
MidAmerica Nazarene University received 1,085 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 797.
What SAT score do you need for MidAmerica Nazarene University?
Admitted students at MidAmerica Nazarene University typically scored 463–570 on SAT Reading/Writing and 465–548 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is MidAmerica Nazarene University getting harder to get into?
MidAmerica Nazarene University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 69% in 2014–15 to 73.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.mnu.edu/.