Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,114
Religious affiliation	Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	87%
Students retention rate	78%
On-time graduation rate	59%

Located in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 87% indicates that MVNU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, MVNU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

MVNU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

87.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$32,864

Cost of attendance at Mount Vernon Nazarene University in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$32,864

Cost of attendance at Mount Vernon Nazarene University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University received on average $21,161 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,161

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	110	32%	$4,735	$520,824
Other Federal Grant	111	32%	$5,088	$564,746
State Grant/Scholarships	66	19%	$3,593	$237,170
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	345	100%	$18,837	$6,498,642
Total Grant & Scholarships	345	100%	$21,161	$7,300,558

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mount Vernon Nazarene University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Mount Vernon Nazarene University students is 59.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 62.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 53.8%.

59.2%

African American 33.3% 4 students
white 61.4% 188 students
unknown 75.0% 3 students
hispanic 36.4% 4 students
International Students 100.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 37.5% 6 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Crossroads League
Basketball Crossroads League
Track and Cross Country Crossroads League

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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