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Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon, OH·Private nonprofit·1,346 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

84%
Accept
1,346
Students
$21,812
Net Price
64%
Grad Rate
$50,000
Earnings
10 yr
$19,565
Debt

About This School

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private nonprofit institution located in Mount Vernon, Ohio with approximately 1,346 undergraduate students enrolled. Mount Vernon Nazarene University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 84%. The average net price after financial aid is $21,812 per year. The graduation rate is 64%, and the typical graduate earns $50,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is a private Christian university in Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States, with satellite locations in the surrounding area. It was founded in 1968 by the Church of the Nazarene and offers a variety of Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

A solid choice for students who want a tight-knit Christian community without drowning in debt — median debt at graduation is just $19,565, which is manageable against median earnings of $50,000 a decade out. The 64% graduation rate is worth watching, though, since it means roughly 1 in 3 students who start here don't finish, so ask the school directly about what support systems are in place. Worth considering if the faith-based environment and small campus feel (under 1,400 undergrads) are priorities, but come in with a clear academic plan to improve your odds of being in that graduating majority.

Founded
1968
Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing20%
Education19%
Health Professions11%
Biological Sciences8%
Psychology3%
Communications3%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Engineering2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1119
Reading 75th %ile610
Math 75th %ile618

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite22

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$35,524
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,524
Avg Net Price
$21,812
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants29%
Median debt at graduation$19,565

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
64%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
80%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$50,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$19,565
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$19,565
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$39,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$50,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.6x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White87%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino3%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,346 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

800 Martinsburg Rd

Mount Vernon, OH 43050-9500

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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