Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Mount Vernon, Ohio |
| Online | mvnu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private Christian liberal arts institution located in Mount Vernon, Ohio, approximately 50 miles northeast of Columbus. Established in 1968 by the Church of the Nazarene, the university operates on a suburban 340-acre campus marked by modern academic buildings and traditional brick architecture. MVNU offers undergraduate programs across arts and sciences, business, education, and nursing, with the School of Education and School of Nursing representing particularly established programs. The university maintains a residential campus where most undergraduate students live in campus housing, and competes in the NAIA's Crossroads League as the Cougars, primarily focusing on basketball and soccer programs. Students attend chapel services regularly as part of the university's commitment to spiritual development alongside academic pursuits.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
MVNU is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Mount Vernon Nazarene University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#623 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#419 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#30 in Best Colleges in Ohio
#25 in Best Private Colleges in Ohio
#100 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 963/1228 |
| ACT | 18/25 |
| GPA | 3.55 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $250 |
| Room and Board | $9,612 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $49,380 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 44% |
| Education | 10% |
| Human Services | 6% |
| Health Professions | 6% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 4% |
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Last updated February 24, 2024