More selective than 57% of Kansas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
9% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 67% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose MidAmerica Nazarene University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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MidAmerica Nazarene University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, MidAmerica Nazarene University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 460 | 540 |
| SAT math | 490 | 550 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 23 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 950 | 1090 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
MidAmerica Nazarene University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 79% | 460–540 | 490–550 | 17–23 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 73% | 463–570 | 465–548 | 17–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is MidAmerica Nazarene University compared with other Kansas colleges?
MidAmerica Nazarene University has the 11th-lowest acceptance rate of 24 Kansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Kansas Wesleyan University | 72% | 49% | $22,671 |
| 8 | Newman University | 74% | 53% | $19,971 |
| 9 | Southwestern College | 76% | 36% | $29,824 |
| 10 | McPherson College | 77% | 34% | $26,441 |
| 11 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | 79% | 54% | $32,165 |
| 12 | Kansas State University | 82% | 71% | $19,406 |
| 13 | Ottawa University-Ottawa | 83% | 28% | $27,963 |
| 14 | University of Saint Mary | 87% | 48% | $22,519 |
| 15 | Pittsburg State University | 89% | 57% | $15,784 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Kansas colleges →
Who enrolls at MidAmerica Nazarene University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
MidAmerica Nazarene University admissions questions
What is the MidAmerica Nazarene University acceptance rate?
MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 797 of 1,085 applicants were admitted.
Does MidAmerica Nazarene University require the SAT or ACT?
MidAmerica Nazarene University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 9% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 67% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for MidAmerica Nazarene University?
The middle 50% of MidAmerica Nazarene University enrolled first-year students scored 950–1090 on the SAT and 17–23 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at MidAmerica Nazarene University?
26% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (209 of 797).
Is MidAmerica Nazarene University getting harder to get into?
MidAmerica Nazarene University accepted 79% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 73% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to MidAmerica Nazarene University overview