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Campus & Student Life at Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Home to about 1,771 undergraduates in 2020, MVNU is a small, private university located in Mount Vernon, Ohio. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, MVNU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by MVNU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our MVNU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is Affiliated With the Church of the Nazarene Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Church of the Nazarene faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Church of the Nazarene Colleges and Universities.

MVNU Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at MVNU. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit MVNU Disability Services.

MVNU for the Military

While not a "service academy", MVNU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit MVNU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our MVNU for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Mount Vernon Nazarene University

MVNU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Mount Vernon Nazarene University

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Mount Vernon Nazarene University

MVNU has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,771 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,504 (84.9%). Part-time attendance was 267 (15.1%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
1,5042671,771

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is Ranked #2,167 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, MVNU is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank MVNU #2167 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Mount Vernon Nazarene University

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at MVNU by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the MVNU Diversity Guide.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University Competes in the NIAA

MVNU has a total of 177 student athletes, 86 men and 91 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$1,728,042
Total Expenses (all teams)$1,662,411
Net$65,631

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Mount Vernon Nazarene University Athletics

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