MVNU Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Mount Vernon Nazarene University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is MVNU to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. MVNU's acceptance rate is 84.15% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 1,230 students applied and 1,035 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into MVNU.

To apply to MVNU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

MVNU's acceptance rate places 30th out of 73 Ohio colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1190 and the ACT score is 22 at MVNU. MVNU's SAT score ranks 17th out of 38 Ohio colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
MVNU's yield rate is 29.28%, which is slightly higher by 3.82 percentage points (approximately 15.0% higher) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 80% and 90% (average yield: 25.46%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to MVNU at Ohio colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, MVNU's acceptance rate is 84.15% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 29.28%. 561 men and 667 women applied to MVNU and 460 men and 573 women students were accepted.

Among them, 140 men and 163 women were enrolled in MVNU. You can explore the MVNU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at MVNU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,230	561	667	0	2
Admitted	1,035	460	573	0	2
Enrolled	303	140	163	0	0
Acceptance Rate	84.15%	82.00%	85.91%	-	100.00%
Yield	29.28%	30.43%	28.45%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Mount Vernon Nazarene University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 16 students (5% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 87 students (29% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at MVNU.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,190, including 570 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 620 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 645 and the 25th percentile is 528. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 670 and the 25th percentile is 518.

The median ACT composite score is 22, with a 75th percentile score of 25 and a 25th percentile score of 18 at MVNU. The median ACT Math score is 22 and the median ACT English score is 21.

How competitive is MVNU's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,130, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with medium programs).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at MVNU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,046	1,190	1,315
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	528	570	645
SAT Math	518	620	670
ACT Composite	18	22	25
ACT Math	18	22	25
ACT English	17	21	25

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Mount Vernon Nazarene University 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at MVNU. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

MVNU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to MVNU:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://mvnu.edu/admissions/
Online Application: https://mvnu.edu/apply/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Other)

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What is the acceptance rate at the MVNU?

MVNU is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 84.15%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to MVNU?

MVNU recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to MVNU is 1,190, and the average ACT score is 22. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does MVNU require essays or personal statements?

MVNU recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for MVNU admission?

MVNU recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

MVNU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, MVNU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, MVNU requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for MVNU?

The institutional SAT code for MVNU is 1531.