MidAmerica Nazarene University
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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into MidAmerica Nazarene University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

67
%
Acceptance rate
3.3
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into MidAmerica Nazarene University?

67%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, MidAmerica Nazarene accepted 67% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 1,103 people applied and 737 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
313 / 487 (64%)
Men
424 / 616 (69%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at MidAmerica Nazarene University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

32%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 32% ended up enrolling at MidAmerica Nazarene University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into MidAmerica Nazarene University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things MidAmerica Nazarene considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Important

  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Recommendation(s)

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into MidAmerica Nazarene University?

3.3
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended MidAmerica Nazarene University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.3.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
4%
3.75-3.99
22%
3.50-3.74
17%
3.25-3.49
18%
3.00-3.24
12%
2.50-2.99
17%
2.00-2.49
10%

MidAmerica Nazarene is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

9%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

67%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
473
75th Percentile
578
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
443
75th Percentile
540
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
916
75th Percentile
1118

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