undergraduate and 500 graduate students, mostly from the North Central United States. Men and women are fairly equal in number. Over 25 percent of undergraduate students are over 25 years old. Members of the traditional undergraduate population who do not live locally with relatives must reside in campus housing. Traditional undergraduate students also attend chapel services and must follow the university lifestyle policy. Students participate in religious and service organizations, student leadership, musical and theatrical groups, intramural sports, and varsity sports.
== Notable people ==
Shayna Baszler — professional mixed martial artist and professional wrestler
Robyn Essex — politician
Donald Owens — president of MNU (1985-1989) and general superintendent Church of the Nazarene (1989-1997)
Tammie Jo Shults — pilot
Vince Snowbarger — politician
Randall Stephens — author and historian
== References ==
== External links ==
Official website
Official athletics website
