MVNU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 84.15%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1190. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $27,193
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at MVNU:
- Total Enrollment: 1,671, including 652 online students
- 1,359 Undergraduate, 312 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 44.2% men, 55.8% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 68%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 79%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 71 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 14 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 9 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
MVNU Overview
Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Mount Vernon, OH. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The MVNU's tuition & fees is $27,193 for the academic year 2024-2025. 73% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $26,304.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,671 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
MVNU's acceptance rate is 84.15% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 29.28%. The median SAT score is 1190 and the ACT score is 22.
MVNU ranked 35th in Ohio Colleges rankings. Mount Vernon Nazarene University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Mount Vernon Nazarene University is $27,193. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,674.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $28,931 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,674.
| Undergraduate | $27,193 |
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| Graduate | $10,674 |
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| Undergraduate | $28,931 |
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| Graduate | $10,674 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Mount Vernon Nazarene University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at MVNU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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