Find Belonging and Make an Impact
Students who attend Mount Vernon Nazarene University are looking for more than just a job after graduation. They want to change the world with the love of Christ.
If you're looking for a true vocation - a path that brings together your God-given gifts and skills and the needs of the world around you - here, you'll find it.
On-Campus
A close-knit, Christ-centered community with a vibrant campus life.
Online
The same meaningful MVNU experience with a more flexible schedule.
Dual Enrollment
Want to earn college credits in high school? We've got you.
Centered in Christ
At Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Christ is at the center of who we are. Through diverse learning experiences on and off campus, you'll grow not only in knowledge but also in Christlikeness - developing the character, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills needed to make a difference. Here, faith shapes the way we learn, the way we live, and the way we lead. We want to equip you to live with purpose and succeed wherever God may lead you.
Survey Shows Strong Student Experience
Students shared in a recent survey that they feel safe, connected, and supported - with high marks for campus safety, events, study spaces, and belonging.
94% Post Grad
Success Rate
Within one year of graduation, 94% of MVNU graduates are employed or enrolled in advanced studies.
13:1 Student-Faculty Ratio
Students benefit from small class sizes, personal attention, and meaningful connections with professors who care about their success.
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Featured News
MVNU Board establishes plan for better communication and reconciliation
Submitted by MVNU Board of Trustees It is with great sadness and yet optimism that we write today. The recent events on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) have sparked a firestorm of publicity and rumors. MVNU was even the subject of a recent article in Forbes Magazine as well as other social…
Board of Trustees affirms support of President Castleman
In November 2024, the MVNU Board of Trustees gave President Dr. Carson Castleman a mandate to put together a plan to balance the budget by 2028-29 and restructure the employee population in a way to maintain MVNU’s financial stability. Board Chair Rev. Edward J. Phillips, J.D., M.B.A., President Castleman, and the President’s Cabinet met with…