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Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH · Private nonprofit · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 84%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $21,193
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 63%
- Median earnings
- $52,001
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private nonprofit college in Mount Vernon, OH with 1,358 undergraduates. It admits 84% of applicants, and admitted students average 1131 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,193 per year ($19,670 for families earning under $30,000). 63% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $52,001 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 84%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,134
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 956
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 28%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing528–645
200800
SAT Math518–670
200800
ACT Composite18–25
136
What Mount Vernon Nazarene University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $53,940
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $38,274
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$19,670
- $30–48k$18,394
- $48–75k$17,782
- $75–110k$22,304
- $110k+$23,610
Get a personal estimate with Mount Vernon Nazarene University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 63%
- Freshman retention
- 79%
- Median earnings
- $52,001
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,625
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,358
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 34%
- White79%
- Hispanic4%
- Black2%
- Asian1%
Mount Vernon Nazarene University FAQ
What is Mount Vernon Nazarene University's acceptance rate?+
Mount Vernon Nazarene University admits 84% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Mount Vernon Nazarene University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 528–645 on SAT Reading and Writing and 518–670 on SAT Math; the average total is 1131.
What ACT score do you need for Mount Vernon Nazarene University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–25.
Is Mount Vernon Nazarene University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Mount Vernon Nazarene University?+
In Fall 2023, 1,134 students applied to Mount Vernon Nazarene University and 956 were admitted; 272 enrolled.
Does Mount Vernon Nazarene University consider legacy status?+
No. Mount Vernon Nazarene University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Mount Vernon Nazarene University require an essay?+
Mount Vernon Nazarene University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Mount Vernon Nazarene University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $53,940 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,193.
What is Mount Vernon Nazarene University's graduation rate?+
63% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 204194 · How we use this data
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