Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU)

Private nonprofit four-year university in Mount Vernon, OH that costs an average of $21,193 a year after financial aid, admits 84% of applicants and graduates 63% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$21,193
Acceptance rate
84%
Graduation rate
63%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$52,001

Private nonprofitTown (distant)1,358 undergraduates

Cost of MVNU

Total cost of attendance (per year)$53,940
Tuition and fees, in-state$38,274
Housing and food (on campus)$10,888
Books and supplies$1,400
Average net price after aid$21,193

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$19,670
$30,001–48,000$18,394
$48,001–75,000$17,782
$75,001–110,000$22,304
$110,001+$23,610

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with MVNU's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate84%
Average SAT1,131
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)528–645
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)518–670
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)18–25
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate63%
First-year retention79%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$46,051
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$52,001
Rank in Ohio (earnings)54th of 73 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$23,625
Typical monthly loan payment$268 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants34%
Students with federal loans48%

Majors and programs at MVNU

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (43)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing57$75,805$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations98$52,126$22,250
Social Work65$41,839$25,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas27$37,629—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods89$36,534$26,753
Accounting and Related Services18——
Bible/Biblical Studies———
Biology41—$23,837
Chemistry5——
Communication and Media Studies23——
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services10——
Computer and Information Sciences3——
Computer Engineering———
Computer Programming5——
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications———
Criminal Justice and Corrections14——
Design and Applied Arts16——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft1——
Education———
Education, Other6——
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering4——
English Language and Literature3——
Finance and Financial Management Services22——
Fine and Studio Arts9——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences9——
History8——
Homeland Security8——
Human Resources Management and Services6——
Journalism1——
Marketing15——
Mathematics11——
Mechanical Engineering9——
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology3——
Music6——
Philosophy1——
Psychology30—$19,750
Public Administration6——
Religion/Religious Studies2——
Religious Education47—$19,500
Religious Music and Worship2——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1——
Special Education and Teaching2——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness43—$23,587

Associate's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations1——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities30——

Master's degree programs (8)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Health and Medical Administrative Services26$82,295—
Business Administration, Management and Operations116$69,248$24,293
Special Education and Teaching38$47,313$30,750
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas37$40,602$38,805
Finance and Financial Management Services———
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities2——
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods8——
Religion/Religious Studies16——

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Muskingum UniversityNew Concord$19,14582%$50,990
Walsh UniversityNorth Canton$19,58871%$62,879
Ohio Wesleyan UniversityDelaware$20,19656%$61,905
Wittenberg UniversitySpringfield$23,31072%$60,660
Capital UniversityColumbus$20,55070%$58,937
Mount St. Joseph UniversityCincinnati$19,23159%$57,689
The College of WoosterWooster$26,43360%$62,339
Kenyon CollegeGambier$33,27931%$65,780

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About MVNU

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationMount Vernon, OH
SettingTown (distant)
Undergraduates1,358
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitemvnu.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is MVNU's acceptance rate?

Mount Vernon Nazarene University admits 84% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,131 on the SAT.

How much does MVNU cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $53,940 a year (tuition and fees: $38,274). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $21,193 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $19,670.

How much do MVNU graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $52,001 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 54th of 73 similar colleges in Ohio. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($75,805 a year after graduation).

What is MVNU's graduation rate?

63% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 79% of first-year students return for a second year.