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Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a small, private institution located in Mount Vernon, oh. Founded in 1968, Mount Vernon Nazarene University offers undergraduate degrees in 63 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,481 undergraduates
cost $24,203
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Admissions

Will I get into Mount Vernon Nazarene University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 85.3%
SAT score average 1119
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.61
Application fee $25
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Mount Vernon Nazarene University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Other

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Social Work
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Special Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Biology, General

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $24,203
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,612
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $4,000
Cost of attendance* $39,415
Financial aid package $25,236
Estimated cost $14,179 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $24,203
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,612
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $4,000
Cost of attendance* $39,415
Financial aid package $25,236
Estimated cost $14,179 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Mount Vernon Nazarene University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,481, with gender binary students split 38% male and 62% female.

Total enrollment

1,941

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
72%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
2%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
20%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 800 Martinsburg Rd, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-9500
phone 740-392-6868
address www.mvnu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Nerf club

Enactus

Athletes in action

Crafting for kindness

Lunch buddies

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announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Mount Vernon Nazarene University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Mount Vernon Nazarene University?

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is located in Mount Vernon, oh.

What is the acceptance rate at Mount Vernon Nazarene University? 

The acceptance rate for Mount Vernon Nazarene University is 85%.

What’s the average GPA for Mount Vernon Nazarene University?

The average high school GPA for Mount Vernon Nazarene University students was 3.61.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Mount Vernon Nazarene University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Mount Vernon Nazarene University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $157,660.

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