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Mount Vernon Nazarene University

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Mount Vernon, OH

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Located in Mount Vernon, OH, Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private small school with roughly 1,358 undergraduates. Mount Vernon Nazarene University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 84%. Its highest-earning reported major is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $74,527/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate84%
SAT range1046–1315
ACT range18–25
Undergrads1,358
Yield (admits who enroll)32%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$49,858
4-year grad rate66%
Median earnings, 10yr out$49,555

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans50%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out62%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$59,219/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$63,714/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$38,069/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$38,001/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$74,527/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$51,766/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$40,641/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,114
Typical room charge$5,660
Typical board charge$3,952

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Mount Vernon Nazarene University's acceptance rate?

Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Mount Vernon, OH admits approximately 84% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Mount Vernon Nazarene University?

Admitted students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University typically score between 1046–1315 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Mount Vernon Nazarene University?

Admitted students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University typically score between 18–25 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Mount Vernon Nazarene University cost?

Mount Vernon Nazarene University's total cost of attendance is reported at $49,858 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Mount Vernon Nazarene University require students to live on campus?

No -- Mount Vernon Nazarene University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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