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
Former MVNU professor remembered with memorial bench
A bench has been installed along the Heart of Ohio Trail in memory of Virginia “Ginny” Cameron. She was a vocal and choral music professor at Mount Vernon Nazarene University for 42 years until her retirement in 2012. Cameron went home to see her Savior on Oct. 29, 2021.
Pitts returns to MVNU for Homecoming Concert
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (November 4, 2022) —The Music Department at Mount Vernon Nazarene University will perform its annual Homecoming Concert on Saturday, Nov. 12. The concert will include a variety of repertoire featuring the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Goliards Chamber Choir, Treble Singers Women’s Choir, Jazz Band, and Collegians Chorale. The ensembles will combine for the finale,…