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IT STARTS WITH A COMMUNITY. MNU IS A COMMUNITY THAT VALUES PEOPLE, IDEAS AND FAITH. A place where professors are mentors, where classmates are friends and where friends are family. MNU is a community of learners who bring out the best in one another, hope the best for one another and light the path for one another.
THIS IS MNU. INNOVATORS
DREAMER
BELIEVER
THINKER
HELPER
ABOUT MNU Located in Olathe, KS (o-lath-uh) 20 minutes from Kansas City
40+ majors, 40+ minors, and 9 pre-professional programs
900+ undergraduates representing 43 states and 18 countries
PIONEERS
9 residence halls, 10 academic buildings including fine & performing arts center, athletics center & learning commons
TEAMMATES
ARTIST(S)
DOER
LEARNER
CREATOR
COMPETITOR
98% of students receive financial aid such as grants, scholarships and loans Expand Your Horizons! Study abroad in places like Australia, China, India, Latin America, the Middle East, Uganda, or England Over 40 regular season conference championships, 11 NAIA varsity teams and 2 junior varsity
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MNU is about faith, community
and service. Not just the students, but the professors also aim for this.”
JOEY ALLIGIER / Haysville, KS / Ministry
... APPLYING YOUR HEART TO UNDERSTANDING ... PROVERBS 2:1-6
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WE ARE SCHOLARS. SCHOLARSHIP IS IMPORTANT AT MNU. Professors care deeply about the intellectual development of their students. With an average class size of 19 and student-faculty ratio of 18:1, professors and students form strong connections in the classroom, in the lab and beyond.
competing with graduate students for research opportunities or professors’ attention. Here, students are challenged and stretched intellectually. THIS IS MNU.
MAJORS AND MINORS Accounting
Forensic Science*
Music – Worship Arts
Art*
Graphic Design
Music Education
Associate of Arts
Health and Wellness*
Nursing
Bible and Theology
History
Organizational Leadership
Biology
History/Government and Social Studies Education
Physical Education
Biology Education Business Administration
Intercultural Studies
Political Science*
Business Psychology
International Business*
Psychology
Chemistry
Kinesiology
Recreation and Leisure Studies
Children and Family Ministry
Leadership*
Social Justice*
Christian Education*
Legal Studies*
Sociology
Communication
Marketing
Speech/Theatre Education
Computer Science
Mathematics
Sports Management
Criminal Justice
Mathematics Education
Theatre
Elementary Education
Middle Level Mathematics
Urban Ministry*
Engineering Dual Degree
Middle Level Science
Worship Arts*
English
Ministry
Youth and Family Ministry
English Language Arts Education
Music
Physics
*Denotes minor. Most majors also offered as a minor.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Pre-professional programs prepare you for a professional degree after you graduate from MNU. Common pre-professional careers include: Medicine Occupational Therapy
19 allows professors to know students—not just their
MNU’s focus is undergraduate education, so undergrads aren’t
Law Athletic Training
An average class size of
Pharmacy Physical Therapy
Chiropractic Dentistry
Plus many more - MNU.edu/pre-professional
names but their stories.
WE ARE INNOVATORS ACADEMIC LIFE IS MORE THAN LISTENING TO LECTURES. Professors engage their students in the academic experience with innovative and hands-on learning methods. From board games to roleplaying to service learning, MNU professors offer something for every learning style. And being so close to Kansas City means MNU students have ample opportunities to put their learning into practice through internships and practicums. Here, learning is an immersive experience. THIS IS MNU.
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The state-of-the-art nursing lab at MidAmerica was one of the
many reasons that I chose MNU. On my first day of clinical I was so surprised at how familiar I was with the hospital setting because it was almost identical to our nursing lab! The hands-on approach that my professors used in our labs set me up for success in the hospital setting. I am forever thankful for the way that the nursing program at MidAmerica prepared me for my nursing career!”
TAYLOR BROWNE / Leawood, KS / Nursing
Service Learning that Makes a Difference Service runs deep in our culture. Classes at MNU organize 5K races and blood drives, and “adopt� non-profit organizations and small churches to help them solve real-world problems. Students have also helped run ministry camps funded by a $600,000 grant from the Lilly Foundation.
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THE MEASURE OF SUCCESS 100%
93%
100% of the class of 2016 preprofessional graduates are attending graduate school (programs in pharmacy, dentistry, physical therapy).
92.6% of MNU’s 2017 Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates passed the NCLEXRN® exam on the first attempt—higher than state and national averages.
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96% of students agree/strongly agree that MNU’s business programs prepared them with the knowledge and skills to enter a career in business and/or pursue graduate school or professional certification.
100% of MNU education majors who completed the program passed their Praxis™ content exams in 2017-18.
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WE ARE BELI EVERS. CHRISTIAN FAITH IS AT THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING WE DO AT MNU, both inside the classroom and out. That doesn’t mean every student at MNU is a Christian, but it does mean that every truth presented in every classroom is measured against the truth of Christianity, that every campus policy is measured against the standards of Christianity, that every interaction is measured against the model of Christian love. Weekly chapel, on-campus Bible studies, mission trips and regular opportunities for community service all shape the rhythms of campus life, but the influence of faith goes even deeper. THIS IS MNU.
Two of MNU’s unique traditions are the Sowing Prayer and the Harvest Prayer. During orientation,
MNU alumni work and serve all over the world. They
new students write down their hopes for
commit to being the hands and feet of Jesus through
their time at MNU. Then they gather with
passionate service. You can start your journey to
their peers, professors and parents at the
global impact by participating in a Go Global mission
Harvest Prayer statue, where they literally
trip to destinations such as:
MAKE A LASTING IMPACT.
“plant” their dreams in the dirt and pray the “Sowing Prayer,” asking God to multiply those
Australia
Kenya
hopes and goals. Four years later, the same
Central African Republic
Paraguay
students gather again at the statue—now as
Ecuador
Peru
graduates—and pray a “Harvest Prayer” of
Guatemala
Sun Valley, AZ
thanks as they leave this place, prepared to
Haiti
Uganda
carry their gifts out into the world.
Honduras
Zambia
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One of the greatest things that MNU has to offer
students is a community to thrive in spirituality. MNU challenged me to go outside of my comfort zone, and find God in the unexpected places and at unexpected times.”
CARLY DOANE / Lenexa, KS / Nursing
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One of my favorite things about
MNU is the community. I love that when I walk into class my professor calls me by name and asks about my family or my recent vacation. I know that I could approach any of my professors with any issue and they wouldn’t hesitate to help in any way they could-that is something you won’t find anywhere else. At MNU you are not another number or a face in the crowd, you are part of the family.”
KAYLEA SHERWOOD Owasso, OK / Biology & Kinesiology
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MO RE T HAN C LA SS MAT E S , ROOM M AT E S , O R T E A MMAT E S ,
WE ARE FRIENDS. PEOPLE KNOW EACH OTHER AT MNU. When you succeed, people know and celebrate with you. When you struggle, people know and extend a helping hand. When you miss class, your professors know that too and will offer support when you need it!
Here you’ll find friendship is central to success and community is the scaffolding around which an MNU graduate is built. Our students form bonds in and out of the classroom, through intramurals, worshipping together in chapel, residence life and favorite campus traditions. Everything at MNU is geared toward community and relational engagement. THIS IS MNU.
WE ARE COMPETITORS “FEAR THE ‘NEER!” PIONEER ATHLETICS ARE A VITAL PART OF MNU’S CAMPUS LIFE. With six men’s teams and seven women’s teams, varsity athletes make up almost a quarter of MNU’s student body. MNU students rally around their teams, and the discipline and teamwork of our athletes strengthens MNU’s culture of excellence in every area of life.
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THIS IS MNU.
Being a student athlete at MNU is a
lot of fun, and I’ve enjoyed my experience over the last few years. Playing basketball has allowed me to meet so many people on campus, and I’ve been able to experience an amazing family atmosphere because of it. If you’re looking for a place where you feel at home, MNU is the place for you.”
TRISTIN WICKS / Marysville, KS Business Administration / Basketball
...BUT I PRESS ON...
. PHILIPPIANS 3:12
Our Own Shining Moment Our Pioneer women’s basketball team capped off the 2015-16 season with the NAIA Division I National Championship title.
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MNU is the perfect
school to balance both athletics and studies. The teachers are always so helpful and the fans make it so fun to cheer at the games. Being an athlete and watching our team encourage each other was an amazing experience!”
CAITLIN HARTLINE / Andover, KS Athletic Training / Cheer
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VARSITY SPORTS: Baseball* Softball Basketball (Men’s) Track & Field Basketball (Women’s) Volleyball* Cheerleading Cross Country Football Soccer (Men’s) Soccer (Women’s)
*also junior varsity
We compete in Division I of the NAIA in the Heart of America Conference. Keep up with all things Pioneer athletics:
#feartheneer
WHAT MAKES KC THE MIDWEST’S ‘IT’ CITY? THE ARTS CULTURE IS STRONG IN KC! Modern Art. Ballet. First Friday’s. A CITY OF CHAMPIONS. The Royals, Chiefs and Sporting KC are all here. GET READY TO ENJOY AN AMAZING FOOD SCENE. BBQ is serious business. Food trucks. International food festival.
WE ARE NEIGHBORS. MNU IS A TRULY AMAZING PLACE TO CALL HOME. Our beautiful campus sits in the middle of Olathe, Kansas, a safe and quiet suburb and an ideal location for learning and growth. But just 20 minutes away, students enjoy all the opportunities of Kansas City— concerts, museums, professional sports, great barbecue, not to mention internship and job prospects after graduation. Many of our alums love it here so much they live and work in and around the KC area. THIS IS MNU.
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...BE TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND... ROMANS 12:2
Ready for What’s Next We know you’re not ready to jump into a fulltime career just yet... But when that time comes, a degree from MNU will put you in the path of success.
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WE ARE INTENTIONAL. AT MNU, OUR MISSION IS TRANSFORMATION. Students are transformed intellectually, developing habits of thought that bring Christian truth to bear on every area of life. They are transformed spiritually, finding deeper faith and greater connection with the world through service. Most importantly, all this personal transformation equips MNU graduates to transform the culture where they live.
PRIVATE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IS A GREAT INVESTMENT—in your professional life, yes, but also in the rest of your life. And it’s not as expensive as you might think. MNU’s financial aid office helps you find the money you need to make MNU a reality. More than 98% of MNU students receive financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, loans or work study. Some awards are made on the basis of financial need, others for academic merit or performance, and some for a combination of the two. THIS IS MNU.
VISIT
Spending time on campus is an important step in deciding if MNU is the right place for you. Come for an individual visit, or for an MNU Visit Days event. Learn more at MNU.edu/visit.
APPLY
When you’re ready for the next step, visit MNU.edu/apply.
CONTACT
The Admissions staff is ready to help. 913.971.3380 • admissions@MNU.edu
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