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SEEK. LEARN. SERVE.

A Christ-Centered Community

SEEK. LEARN. SERVE.

A Christ-Centered Community

Who we are: In Christ.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is an award-winning Christian university in Ohio. Here you’ll find on-campus and online degree programs built to fuel your passion, solidify your identity, and clarify your life’s calling.  

Deepen your relationship with Christ through Chapel, small groups, and community service opportunities.

Nurture your interests and passions with a quality liberal arts education as you identify your calling.

Become a global citizen as you combine your faith, your vocation, and your humanity to make the world a better place.

How Will You Attend MVNU?

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On-campus

Explore our stunning main and downtown campuses in the heart of Mount Vernon, Ohio with award-winning degree programs and a variety academic majors.

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Online

Get the best of MVNU anywhere, anytime with bachelor’s and master’s programs designed to help you balance your education with work, family, and other priorities.

Dual Enrollment & CCP

Want to earn college credits in high school? We’ve got you.

Life-changing education for world-changing careers

Since 1968, MVNU has been raising up generations of Christian believers who seek to learn and serve wholeheartedly as part of a collective call to be the light of the world (Matthew 5:14). Come to MVNU, and we’ll help you discover your calling while providing local, national, and global service.

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Best Job Placement Rate In Ohio

MVNU was awarded the Best Job Placement Rate in Ohio by Intelligent.com for 2021 & 2022.

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94% of MVNU Graduates

are employed or enrolled in advanced studies within one year of graduation.

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Top-Notch Professors

are experts at sparking your intellectual curiosity, many holding the highest-possible degrees in their fields.

MVNU Students Shine Bright

Henry Shobert

Class of 2023

Katie Cundiff

Class of 2023

Maya Kidd

Class of 2026

See MVNU for yourself

Find your path

We’ll help you choose an on-campus or online program that fits God’s call on your life.

Schedule a Visit

Get an in-person or virtual tour of campus and get answers to your most pressing questions.

Apply

Kick off your application process today and get all the information you need to finish fast.

Featured News

Explore full college experience with MVNU’s Academic Summer Camps

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Academic Summer Camps are the perfect opportunity to learn more about college life as a residential student. Camps are offered June 17-21, 2024, and are open to high school students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior years in the fall of 2024. While spending time as an…

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WNZR’s Lifeline 2024 starts March 25

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — WNZR 90.9 FM, a broadcast ministry of Mount Vernon Nazarene University, is preparing for Lifeline 2024. This annual fundraising effort, March 25–28, is an opportunity for listeners to pledge their support to WNZR.  This year’s goal is $70,000, and the theme is I Believe It, based on the song by Jon Reddick. The theme verse for…

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