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Mount Vernon Nazarene University

MVNU

Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050-9500

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Campus Vibe

Small & IntimateRuralPrivateBusiness Focus

Known for business — close-knit campus

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private institution in Mount Vernon with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1119, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,555 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,812.

Established
1968
Motto
"To Seek to Learn is to Seek to Serve"
Mascot
Casey the Cougar
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division II

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84%
Acceptance
1119
SAT Avg
1,346
Undergrads
12:1
Student : Faculty
64%
Grad Rate (4yr)
$49,555
Earnings 10yr
$21,812
Avg Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Mount Vernon Nazarene University Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1119

Reading & WritingMid: 564
485610
MathMid: 555
478618

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1825

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

84.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1119

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,524
Room & Board$9,996
Books & Supplies$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance$48,975
Average Net Price$21,812
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,598
$30–48K$17,666
$48–75K$19,173
$75–110K$22,602
$110K+$26,244

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

43.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,565

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (63)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

80%

Negative
  • •80% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
1,346
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 87%
Black 2%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate63.6%
Freshman Retention79.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,046
10 Years$49,555

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#19
↓2
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Cougars

Volleyball asBasketball programOutdoor track

History & Fun Facts

  • •History The result of a 1960 education commission, Mount Vernon Nazarene was first chartered as the Zone A College of the Church of the Nazarene in 1964 by the church's General Assembly.
  • •It was renamed Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) in 2002.
  • •Nine acres were added by Mary Starr in 1970, and the college acquired a neighboring 128-acre (0.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CMH Columbus34 mi
CLE Cleveland78 mi
PIT Pittsburgh118 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA607 mi · ~17h 32m drive
New York, NY445 mi · ~12h 51m drive
Hartford, CT519 mi · ~15h drive
Providence, RI584 mi · ~16h 52m drive
Albany, NY477 mi · ~13h 47m drive
Syracuse, NY375 mi · ~10h 50m drive
Rochester, NY316 mi · ~9h 8m drive
Buffalo, NY254 mi · ~7h 20m drive
Philadelphia, PA387 mi · ~11h 11m drive
Pittsburgh, PA130 mi · ~3h 45m drive
Harrisburg, PA294 mi · ~8h 30m drive
Newark, NJ436 mi · ~12h 36m drive
Washington, DC306 mi · ~8h 50m drive
Baltimore, MD320 mi · ~9h 15m drive
Atlanta, GA470 mi · ~13h 35m drive
Charlotte, NC366 mi · ~10h 34m drive
Raleigh, NC380 mi · ~10h 59m drive
Miami, FL1018 mi · ~29h 25m drive
Orlando, FL820 mi · ~23h 41m drive
Tampa, FL858 mi · ~24h 47m drive
Nashville, TN373 mi · ~10h 47m drive
New Orleans, LA838 mi · ~24h 13m drive
Richmond, VA334 mi · ~9h 39m drive
Chicago, IL288 mi · ~8h 19m drive
Detroit, MI139 mi · ~4h 1m drive
Minneapolis, MN633 mi · ~18h 17m drive
St. Louis, MO429 mi · ~12h 24m drive
Kansas City, MO649 mi · ~18h 45m drive
Indianapolis, IN199 mi · ~5h 45m drive
Columbus, OH40 mi · ~1h 9m drive
Cleveland, OH88 mi · ~2h 33m drive
Milwaukee, WI335 mi · ~9h 41m drive
Dallas, TX951 mi · ~27h 28m drive
Houston, TX1032 mi · ~29h 49m drive
Austin, TX1106 mi · ~31h 57m drive
San Antonio, TX1178 mi · ~34h 2m drive
Los Angeles, CA2002 mi · ~57h 50m drive
San Francisco, CA2132 mi · ~61h 35m drive
San Diego, CA1983 mi · ~57h 17m drive
Seattle, WA2020 mi · ~58h 21m drive
Portland, OR2042 mi · ~58h 59m drive
Denver, CO1189 mi · ~34h 21m drive
Phoenix, AZ1695 mi · ~48h 58m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1537 mi · ~44h 24m drive
Honolulu, HI4527 mi · ~130h 47m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Columbus (CMH)34 miles
Rental car
51 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
68 min$41-68
Cleveland (CLE)78 miles
Rental car
117 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
156 min$94-156

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