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’s chapter of Alpha Chi inducts 29 new members
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio —Twenty-nine scholars were inducted in the Ohio Delta Chapter of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society by Mount Vernon Nazarene University for the 2023-2024 academic year. Membership to Alpha Chi is by invitation only, and is restricted to traditional undergraduate students who are of junior and/or senior standing or non-traditional undergraduate students in MVNU’s Graduate…
MVNU names Mowry as Director of Residence Life and Student Accountability
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University has appointed Sarah Mowry as the new Director of Residence Life and Student Accountability. Mowry served the university as assistant director of Residence Life for two years and resident director for four years. Mowry will supervise Residential Life, housing, and student conduct and policies. She will oversee the professional…