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
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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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Featured News
Sherlock Holmes comes to the stage at MVNU
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (October 31, 2022) — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s theatre programs presents The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes adapted by Jon Jory, Nov. 10-12. This adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic takes the audience on a journey through four of the detective’s most beloved adventures: The Blue Carbuncle, The Five Orange Pips, The Devil’s…
MVNU hosts Global Missions Forum alongside international missionaries
Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Center for Global Engagement recently hosted the Global Missions Forum and Strategic Planning event on campus Oct. 17-21.