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Admissions

Traditional Undergraduates

We are here to help every step of the way.

Our dedication to serving you

We are here to help every step of the way

Our team is here to help in every aspect of the college search process.  Once you apply, your personal admissions counselor will walk alongside of you each step of the way from gathering documents for your application, to exploring scholarship options, providing support with FAFSA and affordability planning, and answering every question you have along the way.  This team has collectively helped thousands of students navigate the college selection process and we are ready to help you!

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Application Process

Now accepting applications from seniors in high school or college transfers who are interested in starting at MNU in Fall of 2025.

Now accepting early action application from juniors in high school! Applicants with a cumulative high school GPA of 3.75 (weighted or unweighted) will be considered for provisional admission with priority consideration for our honors program and performing arts scholarships.

*Some exceptions made on case by case basis

Prospective students will need to provide:

Complete an MNU application
Submit all transcripts
Complete a FAFSA. MNU code: 007032

Admissions Events

March Virtual College Affordability Seminar
Online
Mar 28, 2026 @ 10:00am
to Mar 28, 2026 @ 11:00am
Are you a parent or student wondering how best to navigate the college financial aid process? Join our admissions staff for our Virtual Financial Aid Seminar, where you will be provided with tools for college financial planning.
March Virtual College Affordability Seminar
Humanities Preview
Bell Cultural Events Center
Apr 23, 2026 @ 3:30pm
to Apr 23, 2026 @ 9:00pm
If you're interested in majoring in Digital Communications, History, or English, this preview day is for YOU!
Humanities Preview
April Virtual College Affordability Seminar
Online
Apr 25, 2026 @ 10:00am
to Apr 25, 2026 @ 11:00am
Are you a parent or student wondering how best to navigate the college financial aid process? Join our admissions staff for our Virtual Financial Aid Seminar, where you will be provided with tools for college financial planning.
April Virtual College Affordability Seminar

Navigate Your Admissions Journey

Find the program that’s right for you. Talk to your MNU team to customize your journey.

Dr. Abby Hodges

Vice President for Academic Affairs

PhD; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
MS; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
BS; Chemistry, Denison University

Dr. Hodges began her career in higher education at Azusa Pacific University as a chemistry professor from 2008 to 2014. She then moved to MNU where she taught and in 2018 was appointed Chair of the Department of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences. From 2022-2023, before accepting the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Hodges was the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Hodges’ career research has focused on protein folding and protein engineering, and she has mentored over twenty students in these research projects. She has also furthered the MNU first-year experience program and chaired the General Education committee for five years. Dr. Hodges was recognized as the MNU Faculty of the Year in 2021.

Dr. Hodges lives in Olathe with her husband Ryan and two boys.