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Mount Vernon Nazarene University

MVNU

Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050-9500

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Tight-knitCollege townGreek life

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

Plan Your Visit

84%Acceptance

1119SAT Avg

1,346Students

12:1Student:Faculty

64%Grad Rate

$49,555Earnings 10yr

$21,812Net Price

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.

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

43.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.8%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,565

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

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%

Mixed

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

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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

89Low

Estimated from OH state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Columbuspop. 900K

40 mi(69 min)

Clevelandpop. 370K

88 mi(153 min)

Pittsburghpop. 300K

130 mi(225 min)

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

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

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