Where meaning meets momentum
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.
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Featured News
SPUR research on hellgrammites offers clues to stream health
The study, “Small-Scale Habitat Relationships of Corydalus cornutus Hellgrammites in Central Ohio Riffles,” by Dr. Jon P. Bossley, Division of Health and Life Science, and student Hanna E. Humphrey, along with Dr. Peter C. Smiley Jr. of the USDA Agricultural Research Service, was published on April 10, 2026, in Insects.
MVNU DNP program scheduled for CCNE accreditation evaluation
An on-site evaluation is scheduled for Sept. 16–18, 2026. Comments addressing the DNP program’s compliance must be submitted no later than Aug. 26, 2026.