Overview

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a Comprehensive institution located in Mount Vernon, OH, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 800 Martinsburg Road
Mount Vernon, OH  43050
United States

Contact Mr. Justin Nowicki
Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management
Email: admissions@mvnu.edu
Phone: 740-392-6868
Fax: 740-393-0511

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Software And Media Applications, Other
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
English/language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Levels And Methods, Other
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-occupational Therapy Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Pre-physical Therapy Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Missions/missionary Studies
Pastoral Studies/counseling
Religious/sacred Music
Theology/theological Studies
Youth Ministry
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music Performance, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,182

Applied

1,031

Accepted

1,699

Enrolled

Female Admissions

697

Females Applied

604

Females Accepted

87%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

485

Males Applied

427

Males Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.55

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 2 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	September 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	550	510	617
SAT Math	550	510	600
ACT Composite	23	19	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

35,274

Private

Financial Aid

23,797

Avg. Financial Aid Package

26,215

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

24,161

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,408

Avg. Loan Aid

15,397

Avg. Grant Aid

21,001

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

69.2%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

86%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,699

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

12%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.89%
Black or African American	2.3%
White or Caucasian	87.16%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.29%
Asian	1.24%
Two or more races	3.47%
Other	1.88%

Gender

Male (39.26%)

Female (60.74%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	76%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Luau, Block Party and Oaktoberfest

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Campus Ministry Groups, Student Government Association, Enactus, Nerfwood and Music Department Ensembles

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Lock/Unlock buildings daily, jump vehicle batteries, background checks & fingerprinting, help unlock locked cars, copy keys, print IDs

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Basketball
Bowling	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No
Lacrosse	No
Soccer
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No
Tennis	No
Track And Field	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Bowling	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No
Lacrosse	No
Soccer
Softball
Swimming And Diving	No
Tennis	No
Track And Field	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball

Faculty

180

Total Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 66

Part-time - 114

Male - 99

Female - 81