Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon, OH • private

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Town

Student Population

Undergrad: 1,987 • Total: 2,615

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

800 Martinsburg Rd
Mount Vernon, OH
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Website

mvnu.edu

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 784 (39.5%) • Female: 1,203 (60.5%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	18	0.9%
Black/African American	52	2.6%
Hispanic/Latino	66	3.3%
White	1,675	84.3%
Two or More Races	68	3.4%
International	12	0.6%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

84.3%

956 admitted from 1,134 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 485-610
Math: 478-618
Total: 963-1228

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

18-25

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$25

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:	07/30/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

63.6%

4-Year Graduation Rate

54.8%

Freshman Retention Rate

80.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

29.7:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$48,478

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $36,684

Room & Board

$10,394

Books & Supplies

$1,400

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$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

Students Receiving Pell Grants

77%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$23,293

🏈 Athletics

Men's Sports (9)

Baseball Basketball Bowling Golf Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

Women's Sports (8)

Basketball Bowling Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

2.5 GPA

In-State Awards

$1,000-$21,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,000-$21,000/yr

5 automatic scholarships (15 total)

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Common questions about Mount Vernon Nazarene University

What is Mount Vernon Nazarene University's acceptance rate?

Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepts 84% of applicants, from 1,134 applications.

How much does Mount Vernon Nazarene University cost?

Tuition and fees are $36,684. Families earning under $30,000 pay $22,358 on average after aid.

Does Mount Vernon Nazarene University require SAT or ACT scores?

Mount Vernon Nazarene University does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What ACT score do you need for Mount Vernon Nazarene University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 18 and 25 on the ACT.

What is Mount Vernon Nazarene University's graduation rate?

64% of students graduate within six years.