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 Education Department gets a vibrant mural through collaborative effort
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — A collaboration between two Mount Vernon Nazarene University departments has come to fruition with a mural that not only highlights the importance of education, but also shows the university’s mission of educating the whole person. MVNU’s Education and Art Departments worked together to complete a mural outside the Education Department’s office…
MVNU’s Education Department honors outstanding mentor teacher
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — In the spirit of Teacher Appreciation Week last May, Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Education Department asked senior level student teachers to nominate a mentor teacher for the second annual Mentor Teacher of the Year 2024 award. Out of MVNU’s 62 mentor teachers across the central Ohio region, one teacher stood out…