MVNU Admission Requirements

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MVNU Admission Overview

MVNU admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year MVNU admitted 84.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.55 GPA (A-) and SAT 1046-1315 / ACT 18-25. MVNU is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

MVNU is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

MVNU Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

84.1%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Very High

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Acceptance Rate

The MVNU acceptance rate is 84.1%. Last year, 1,035 of 1,230 applicants were admitted. That is the 49th lowest acceptance rate in Ohio.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into MVNU and can you get accepted?

MVNU is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.55. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 29% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

MVNU GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.55

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.55

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at MVNU typically have around a 3.55 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. MVNU is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #26 in Ohio for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Mount Vernon Nazarene University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	18.03%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	27.21%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	14.63%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	17.35%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	8.84%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	9.86%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	3.4%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.68%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

MVNU SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1046-1315

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 528
Math 518
Composite 1046

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 645
Math 670
Composite 1315

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at MVNU typically score around a 1180 SAT (middle 50% 1046–1315) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 73rd percentile nationally. MVNU ranks #18 in the state of Ohio for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1046 to 1315

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

MVNU is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1180 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Mount Vernon Nazarene University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1315+	Above 75th	>91%
1180 to 1315	Avg +	84%-91%
1046 to 1180	Avg -	73%-84%
Below 1046	Below mid-50	<73%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

MVNU ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-25

Freshmen reporting ACT

29%

25th Percentile Scores

English 17
Math 18
Composite 18

75th Percentile Scores

English 25
Math 25
Composite 25

Average ACT

Incoming testers at MVNU typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 18–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. MVNU places #40 among colleges in Ohio for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 25

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to MVNU without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Mount Vernon Nazarene University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
25+	Above 75th	>92%
21 to 25	Avg +	84%-92%
18 to 21	Avg -	75%-84%
Below 18	Below mid-50	<75%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

74% of Mount Vernon Nazarene University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 50% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Mount Vernon Nazarene University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	26%
Top 25% of class	50%
Top 50% of class	74%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	667	561	1,230
Accepted	573	460	1,035
Acceptance Rate	86%	82%	84%
Enrolled	163	140	303
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	28%	30%	29%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Mount Vernon Nazarene University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Mount Vernon Nazarene University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Mount Vernon Nazarene University is $25.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

MVNU is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 84.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.55 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1046-1315); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025