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Affordability & Program Costs

For Professionals & Graduates

We are here to help every step of the way.

Concerned about the cost of a degree at MNU?

We think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.​

Compared to other schools in the market with the same programs, MNU is as competitive as they come. There is no mystery when it comes to cost—we include all fees in the tables below. When you’re doing your research, you’ll know what to expect and be able to make an informed decision. The only cost not included in the information below is related to textbooks, since you have the freedom to purchase them where it is most convenient for you!

*2025-2026 pricing. Does not include additional fees and charges as these vary on a program-by-program basis. Contact the Admissions Office for details.

Affordability

For Professionals and Graduates

Your education is one of the most important investments you will ever make. At MNU nearly 100% of new students qualify for financial assistance that greatly reduces the actual cost of an MNU education.

We work with students who work at companies that offer tuition reimbursement. We help students maximize this great benefits

Please see the financial aid section for additional information regarding federal and state funding for education.

Degree-Completion Program Costs

Program Name
Cost Per Credit Hour*
Associate of Arts [online, on-site or business]
$215
Accelerated B.S. Nursing [ABSN]
$628
Hybrid B.S. Nursing [HBSN]
$628
B.A. in Organizational Leadership
$385
B.S. in Unified Elementary Education +
$250

Graduate Program Costs

Program Name
Cost Per Credit Hour*
Master of Business Administration
$585
Master of Arts in Counseling
$669
M.S. in Unified Elementary Education +
$325
Master of Education
$346
Master of Science in Nursing Traks
$450
MSN/MBA Dual Degree
$450 [MSN hours]
$585 [MBA hours]

Certificate Program Costs

Program Name
Cost Per Credit Hour*
Golf Course Management [Undergraduate]
$215
Healthcare Quality Management [Post-Graduate]
$450
Healthcare Administration [Post-Graduate]
$450
Sexual Addictions Treatment Provider
$385
Play Therapy
$385
Trauma Therapy
$385
Secondary Education (T2T)
$325
Nursing Education [Post-Graduate]
$450

All Fees By Department

Program – Business Credit Hours AY 2025 Tuition Per Credit Hour Tech Fee Tech Fee per hour Graduation Fee Carrying Fee* # of Courses Carrying Fee per course** Testing Fee Other Fee AY2026 Total Tuition & Fees
Master of Business Administration (MBA) 30 $17,550.00 $585.00 $1,170.00 $39.00 $150.00 $165.00 11 $15.00 $150.00 $19,185.00
B.A. in Organizational Leadership (OL) 30 $11,550.00 $385.00 $1,170.00 $39.00 $150.00 $150.00 10 $15.00 $280.00 $13,300.00
Optional concentration in Applied AI in Business 18 $7,722.00 $429.00 $702.00 $39.00 NA $90.00 6 $15.00 $8,514.00
Bachelor of Business Administration online (BBA) 40 $12,666.00 $1,560.00 $150.00 $210.00 14 $0.00 $50.00 $14,636.00
– BBA course 19 $8,151.00 $429.00 $741.00 $39.00 $150.00 $105.00 7 $15.00 $0.00 $50.00
– CAPE courses 21 $4,515.00 $215.00 $819.00 $39.00 NA $105.00 7 $15.00 $0.00 $0.00
Optional concentration in Applied AI in Business 18 $7,722.00 $429.00 $702.00 $39.00 NA $90.00 6 $15.00 $8,514.00
Certificate in Golf Course Management 18 $3,870.00 $215.00 $702.00 $39.00 NA $135.00 9 $15.00 $0.00 $25.00 $4,732.00

TUITION & FEES NOTES:
  • *Carrying Fee – waived if paying per term
  • **Carrying Fee per course
  • ***The MSN/MBA combined program is charged by the credit hour for the corresponding course of each program (MSN/MBA).
  • ABSN and MAC students will be assessed a non-refundable registration fee to confirm registration in program ($100 for Counseling and $600 for Accelerated BSN).
  • The tuition and fees set forth herein are current as of July 1, 2025 (or date of our choosing) and are subject to change by MidAmerica Nazarene University without prior written notice to the student.
  • All PGS programs are subject to annual tuition and fee changes. Cohort tuition is no longer locked.
  • MAC students starting the Spiritual Formation emphasis in June 2025 pay tuition and fees at the rates set for the AY2026 academic year.
  • Certificate Application Fee ($25) listed under Other Fees where appropriate; Graduation Fee listed under Graduation Fee column for each program.
Program – Counseling Credit Hours AY 2025 Tuition Per Credit Hour Tech Fee Tech Fee per hour Graduation Fee Carrying Fee* # of Courses Carrying Fee per course** Prof. fee Lab fee Other Fee AY2026 Total Tuition & Fees
Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) – Mental Health and Marriage & Family 60 $40,140.00 $669.00 $2,340.00 $39.00 $150.00 $330.00 22 $15.00 $227.00 $294.00 $1,250.00 $44,731.00
Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) – School Counseling without Field Experience 62 $41,478.00 $669.00 $2,418.00 $39.00 $150.00 $345.00 23 $15.00 $227.00 $622.00 $1,250.00 $46,490.00
Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) – School Counseling with Field Experience 64 $42,816.00 $669.00 $2,496.00 $39.00 $150.00 $375.00 25 $15.00 $227.00 $722.00 $1,250.00 $48,036.00
Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) with MH and MCF with Spiritual Formation Emphasis 65 $43,485.00 $669.00 $2,535.00 $39.00 $150.00 $360.00 24 $15.00 $227.00 $294.00 $1,250.00 $48,301.00
Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) – School Counseling without Field Experience but with Spiritual Formation 67 $44,823.00 $669.00 $2,613.00 $39.00 $150.00 $375.00 25 $15.00 $227.00 $622.00 $1,250.00 $50,060.00
Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) – School Counseling with Field Experience and Spiritual Formation 69 $46,161.00 $669.00 $2,691.00 $39.00 $150.00 $405.00 27 $15.00 $227.00 $722.00 $1,250.00 $51,606.00
Sexual Addictions Treatment Provider Certificate (SATP) 15 $5,775.00 $385.00 $585.00 $39.00 $0.00 $105.00 7 $15.00 $0.00 $0.00 $25.00 $6,490.00
Play Therapy Certificate (CPT) 12 $4,620.00 $385.00 $468.00 $39.00 $0.00 $90.00 6 $15.00 $0.00 $25.00 $25.00 $5,228.00
Trauma Therapy Certificate 16 $6,160.00 $385.00 $624.00 $39.00 $25.00 $120.00 8 $15.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $6,929.00

TUITION & FEES NOTES:
  • *Carrying Fee – waived if paying per term
  • **Carrying Fee per course
  • ***The MSN/MBA combined program is charged by the credit hour for the corresponding course of each program (MSN/MBA).
  • ABSN and MAC students will be assessed a non-refundable registration fee to confirm registration in program ($100 for Counseling and $600 for Accelerated BSN).
  • The tuition and fees set forth herein are current as of July 1, 2025 (or date of our choosing) and are subject to change by MidAmerica Nazarene University without prior written notice to the student.
  • All PGS programs are subject to annual tuition and fee changes. Cohort tuition is no longer locked.
  • MAC students starting the Spiritual Formation emphasis in June 2025 pay tuition and fees at the rates set for the AY2026 academic year.
  • Certificate Application Fee ($25) listed under Other Fees where appropriate; Graduation Fee listed under Graduation Fee column for each program.
Program – Education Credit Hours AY 2025 Tuition Per Credit Hour Tech Fee Tech Fee per hour Graduation Fee Carrying Fee* # of Courses Carrying Fee per course** Lab fee Clinical Fee Software Fee Other Fee AY2026 Total Tuition & Fees
B.S. in Unified Elementary Education+ 60 $15,000.00 $250.00 $2,340.00 $39.00 $150.00 $270.00 18 $15.00 $0.00 $575.00 $140.00 $0.00 $18,475.00
Master of Education [New 2026 program more details pending] $0.00 $346.00 $0.00 $39.00 $150.00 $0.00 $15.00 $150.00
Master of Education in Secondary Education [T2T Master’s] 32 $10,400.00 $325.00 $1,365.00 $39.00 $150.00 $225.00 15 $15.00 $0.00 $400.00 $140.00 $0.00 $12,680.00
M.S. in Unified Elementary Education+ 44 $14,300.00 $325.00 $1,716.00 $39.00 $150.00 $270.00 18 $15.00 $0.00 $575.00 $140.00 $0.00 $17,151.00
Certificate in Secondary Education (T2T) 20 $6,500.00 $325.00 $780.00 $39.00 $150.00 $150.00 10 $15.00 $0.00 $400.00 $140.00 $0.00 $8,120.00

TUITION & FEES NOTES:
  • *Carrying Fee – waived if paying per term
  • **Carrying Fee per course
  • ***The MSN/MBA combined program is charged by the credit hour for the corresponding course of each program (MSN/MBA).
  • ABSN and MAC students will be assessed a non-refundable registration fee to confirm registration in program ($100 for Counseling and $600 for Accelerated BSN).
  • The tuition and fees set forth herein are current as of July 1, 2025 (or date of our choosing) and are subject to change by MidAmerica Nazarene University without prior written notice to the student.
  • All PGS programs are subject to annual tuition and fee changes. Cohort tuition is no longer locked.
  • MAC students starting the Spiritual Formation emphasis in June 2025 pay tuition and fees at the rates set for the AY2026 academic year.
  • Certificate Application Fee ($25) listed under Other Fees where appropriate; Graduation Fee listed under Graduation Fee column for each program.
Program – Nursing & Health Sciences Credit Hours AY 2025 Tuition Per Credit Hour Tech Fee Tech Fee per hour Graduation Fee Carrying Fee* # of Courses Carrying Fee per course** Lab fee Clinical Fee Testing Fee SIM Fee Other Fee AY2026 Total Tuition & Fees
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) 63 $39,564.00 $628.00 $2,457.00 $39.00 $150.00 $285.00 19 $15.00 $756.00 $3,490.00 $1,663.00 $1,105.00 $277.00 $49,747.00
Hybrid Bachelor of Science in Nursing (HBSN) 63 $39,564.00 $628.00 $2,457.00 $39.00 $150.00 $285.00 19 $15.00 $756.00 $3,490.00 $1,663.00 $1,105.00 $287.00 $49,757.00
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with Healthcare Administration & Quality Track 33 $14,850.00 $450.00 $1,287.00 $39.00 $150.00 $165.00 11 $15.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $240.00 $16,692.00
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with Nursing Education Track 37 $16,650.00 $450.00 $1,443.00 $39.00 $150.00 $180.00 12 $15.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $240.00 $18,663.00
MSN/MBA 51 $25,380.00 $1,989.00 $300.00 $270.00 18 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $240.00 $28,179.00
– MSN hours 33 $14,850.00 $450.00 $1,287.00 $39.00 $150.00 $165.00 11 $15.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $240.00
– MBA hours 18 $10,530.00 $585.00 $702.00 $39.00 $150.00 $105.00 7 $15.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Post MSN Certificate in Healthcare Administration & Quality Track 21 $9,450.00 $450.00 $819.00 $39.00 $0.00 $105.00 7 $15.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $240.00 $10,614.00
Post MSN Certificate in Nursing Education 12 $5,400.00 $450.00 $468.00 $39.00 $0.00 $60.00 4 $15.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $240.00 $6,168.00

TUITION & FEES NOTES:
  • *Carrying Fee – waived if paying per term
  • **Carrying Fee per course
  • ***The MSN/MBA combined program is charged by the credit hour for the corresponding course of each program (MSN/MBA).
  • ABSN and MAC students will be assessed a non-refundable registration fee to confirm registration in program ($100 for Counseling and $600 for Accelerated BSN).
  • The tuition and fees set forth herein are current as of July 1, 2025 (or date of our choosing) and are subject to change by MidAmerica Nazarene University without prior written notice to the student.
  • All PGS programs are subject to annual tuition and fee changes. Cohort tuition is no longer locked.
  • MAC students starting the Spiritual Formation emphasis in June 2025 pay tuition and fees at the rates set for the AY2026 academic year.
  • Certificate Application Fee ($25) listed under Other Fees where appropriate; Graduation Fee listed under Graduation Fee column for each program.
Program – Associate level courses Credit Hours AY 2025 Tuition Per Credit Hour Tech Fee Tech Fee ($39) per hour Graduation Fee Carrying Fee* # of Courses Carrying Fee per course** Other Fee AY2026 Total Tuition & Fees
Prior Learning Assessment hours Varies Varies $75.00 NA NA Varies Varies $15.00 $50 per credit hour assessed Varies
CAPE [3rd Semester]- Individual general core and elective courses thru Summer Term 2023 Varies Varies $215.00 Varies $39.00 NA Varies Varies $15.00 $0.00 Varies
CAPE – Individual general core and elective courses Varies Varies $215.00 Varies $39.00 NA Varies Varies $15.00 $0.00 Varies
Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts 63 $13,545.00 $215.00 $2,457.00 $39.00 $150.00 $315.00 21 $15.00 $0.00 $16,467.00
Associate of Arts in Business online (OAAB) 60 $12,900.00 $215.00 $2,340.00 $39.00 $150.00 $300.00 20 $15.00 $0.00 $15,690.00

TUITION & FEES NOTES:
  • *Carrying Fee – waived if paying per term
  • **Carrying Fee per course
  • ***The MSN/MBA combined program is charged by the credit hour for the corresponding course of each program (MSN/MBA).
  • ABSN and MAC students will be assessed a non-refundable registration fee to confirm registration in program ($100 for Counseling and $600 for Accelerated BSN).
  • The tuition and fees set forth herein are current as of July 1, 2025 (or date of our choosing) and are subject to change by MidAmerica Nazarene University without prior written notice to the student.
  • All PGS programs are subject to annual tuition and fee changes. Cohort tuition is no longer locked.
  • MAC students starting the Spiritual Formation emphasis in June 2025 pay tuition and fees at the rates set for the AY2026 academic year.
  • Certificate Application Fee ($25) listed under Other Fees where appropriate; Graduation Fee listed under Graduation Fee column for each program.

Military Financial Aid

MNU appreciates the service and protection that the Military provides for us all. We offer a Military Financial Aid Program that can help active military, veterans and their spouses reposition themselves in the working world.

Special military tuition rates do not apply to these programs: ABSN, AA/CAPE, MAC for mental health and marriage & family tracks, or any traditional undergraduate program.

Benefits of the Military Financial Aid Program at MNU include discounts and benefits to Active Duty military personnel, drilling members of the National Guard and Reserves, spouses of Active Duty military personnel and honorably discharged veterans through the GI Bill® and the Yellow Ribbon program on certain specific programs. MNU is proud to be an GI Jobs Military Friendly Institution.

Veterans eligible for the GI Bill®, should contact the school certification officer:

registrar@mnu.edu.

Active Duty and drilling/active Reserve and NG eligible for the Army Tuition Assistance program should contact Student Accounts at 913.971.3504 or studentaccounts@mnu.edu.

MNU is an SOC certified institution.

Know the Benefits

You can qualify for Military Financial Aid Benefits* in certain specified programs at MNU. These benefits include:

  • Active Duty, Reserve or National Guard personnel seeking a Professional Undergraduate Degree qualify for a $250 per credit hour tuition rate.
  • Honorably discharged Veterans seeking a Professional Undergraduate Degree qualify for a 10% tuition discount; Unlimited Yellow Ribbon Contribution.
  • Spouses of Active Duty, Reserve or National Guard personnel seeking a Professional Undergraduate Degree qualify for a 10% tuition discount.

*MNU scholarships and discounts are only available to degree seeking students. The military discount covers tuition only and cannot be combined with any other MNU scholarship or discount.

You can qualify for Military Financial Aid Benefits* in certain specified programs at MNU. These benefits include:

  • Active Duty, Reserve or National Guard personnel seeking a Masters Degree qualify for a 25% tuition discount.
  • Honorably discharged Veterans seeking a Masters Degree qualify for a 10% tuition discount; Unlimited Yellow Ribbon Contribution.
  • Spouses of Active Duty, Reserve or National Guard personnel seeking a Masters Degree qualify for a 10% tuition discount.

*MNU scholarships and discounts are only available to degree seeking students. The military discount covers tuition only and cannot be combined with any other MNU scholarship or discount.

You can qualify for Military Financial Aid Benefits* in certain specified programs at MNU. These benefits include:

  • Active Duty, Reserve or National Guard personnel seeking a Certificate in Cyber Security, Informatics, Reading Specialist, Instructional Design and Technology, Healthcare Administration, Nursing Education, Healthcare Quality, Play Therapy or Sexual Addictions Treatment qualify for a 25% tuition discount.
  • Honorably discharged Veterans seeking a Certificate in Cyber Security, Informatics, Reading Specialist, Instructional Design and Technology, Healthcare Administration, Nursing Education, Healthcare Quality, Play Therapy or Sexual Addictions Treatment qualify for a 10% tuition discount; Unlimited Yellow Ribbon Contribution.
  • Spouses of Active Duty, Reserve or National Guard personnel seeking a Certificate in Cyber Security, Informatics, Reading Specialist, Instructional Design and Technology, Healthcare Administration, Nursing Education, Healthcare Quality, Play Therapy or Sexual Addictions Treatment qualify for a 10% tuition discount.

*MNU scholarships and discounts are only available to degree seeking students. The military discount covers tuition only and cannot be combined with any other MNU scholarship or discount.

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