Mount Vernon Nazarene University
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.
About This School
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private nonprofit institution located in Mount Vernon, Ohio with approximately 1,358 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 $22,421 per year. The graduation rate is 68%, 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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,358 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
800 Martinsburg Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050-9500
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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