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.
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 faculty present voice recital  Â
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Music Department is pleased to present voice faculty members Carrie Vail, Rhonda Rom, and Dr. Lee Chambers in a spring recital Saturday, Feb. 17, at 3 p.m., in Thorne Performance Hall on the campus of MVNU. The recital is free and open to the public. Carrie…
Neal joins MVNU as Director of GPS Enrollment
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University President Dr. Carson Castleman is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Neal as the Director of Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) Enrollment, effective Feb. 12, 2024. Neal comes to MVNU with a successful history in recruiting for nontraditional learning and leading teams of recruiters that includes…