PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Also known as: MVNU

📍 Mount Vernon, Ohio🏛️ Town Setting👥 1,358 Undergrads🔗 mvnu.edu

Overview

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is an small private non-profit research university in Mount Vernon, Ohio. It enrolls about 1,358 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 84%. Graduates earn a median of $49,555 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

84%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,131

528–645

Net Price

$22,421

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

68%

Retention

79%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$49,555

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

84.2%

SAT Average

1,131

ACT Composite

18–25

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200528 – 645 (mid 50%)800

Math

200518 – 670 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

118 – 25 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$37,158

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$37,158

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$49,858

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$22,421

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$22,358
$30,001 – $48,000	$20,508
$48,001 – $75,000	$18,116
$75,001 – $110,000	$21,486
$110,001 +	$26,271

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

50.1%

Academics & Programs

Mount Vernon Nazarene University offers programs across 20 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

22.3%

Education

14.3%

Public Administration & Social Services

11.6%

Health Professions

9.4%

Theology & Religious Vocations

8.1%

Visual & Performing Arts

5.9%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

5.4%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

4.6%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

68%

On-Time (4yr)

56%

Retention (FT)

79%

% Earning >$25K

75%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$43,046

8 years

$46,275

10 years

$49,555

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

100.0%

White

69.2%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

79.0%

Black or African American

1.9%

Asian

1.2%

Hispanic / Latino

3.9%

Two or more races

2.6%

International

0.3%

Gender

Women

59.2%

Men

40.8%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Vernon Nazarene University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 84%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1131.

How much does Mount Vernon Nazarene University cost?

In-state tuition is $37,158, and out-of-state is $37,158. Average net price after financial aid is $22,421.

What is Mount Vernon Nazarene University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Education, Public Administration & Social Services.

What's the graduation rate at Mount Vernon Nazarene University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 68%, and 79% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.