Who we are: In Christ.
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.
Learning for Life
On-campus
Explore a beautiful campus, a close-knit community, and a vibrant campus life where you can learn new things and discover what you love.
Online
Get the best of MVNU anywhere, anytime with undergrad, graduate and doctorate programs designed to help you balance your education with work, family, and other priorities.
Dual Enrollment
Want to earn college credits in high school? We’ve got you.
Become a part of our Christ-centered academic community
Through diverse learning experiences on and off campus, widen your understanding of the world and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to challenge the status quo. We want to equip you to succeed in life – wherever God may lead you.
Best Job Placement Rate In Ohio
MVNU was awarded the Best Job Placement Rate in Ohio by Intelligent.com for 2021 & 2022.
Ninety-Four Percent
94% of MVNU graduates are employed or enrolled in advanced studies within one year of graduation.
Top-Notch Professors
MVNU educators are experts at sparking your intellectual curiosity, many of whom hold 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 callings on your life.
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Get an in-person or virtual tour of campus and get answers to your most pressing questions.
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Featured News
Mount Vernon Nazarene University receives Ohio EPA grant for water bottle filling stations
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is excited to announce that it’s a proud 2024 recipient of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Recycling and Litter Prevention Grant. This grant is part of Ohio EPA’s waste management initiative in keeping America beautiful. MVNU echoes the goal of the initiative with an ongoing commitment to…
MVNU Trustees honor Flavin with Hospitality Award
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University proudly announces that Amy Flavin, Compliance Specialist and Designated School Official for the International Executive Studies program, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Board of Trustees Hospitality Award. This prestigious award, established by the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees, is given annually to…