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Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU)

Black Pinpoint 800 Martinsburg Road | Mount Vernon, OH | 43050

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
1,182
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Acceptance Rate
87%
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Average HS GPA
3.55

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 617.5

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 600

SAT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1020 - 1210

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 25

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Flexible

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Academic GPA

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$33,918
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,400
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
3952
Transportation for Commuters
$1,700
On-Campus Room and Board
9612
Approximate Expenses per year
$50,582

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
18 : 1
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Total Faculty
180
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Terminal Degree
90

Gender

Men
99
Women
81
Minority
22
International
0

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
55%
Graduate in 5 years
61%
Graduate in 6 years
62%

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Terminal Associate
Transfer Associate

06. Student Body

Gender

61% female39% male

Out of State

12% are out
of state
88% are
in-state

Students

80% are
full time
20% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,699
Foreign Countries Represented
12

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.34%
Asian
0.82%
Black
2.47%
Hispanic
2.95%
Caucasian
86.84%
Unknown
2.40%
International
0.82%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Students
76%
First-Year Students
89%
Campus Environment
Village
Help finding off-campus housing
No

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Bonnie Van Winkle
Campus Visit Specialist
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Office of Admissions 800 Martinsburg Road Mount Vernon, OH 43050
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740-392-6868

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Monday-Friday

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8:00 a.m.-4:30p.m.
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7403926868

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Average Length:
Varies

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Visit www.mvnucougars.com for availability
Advance Notice
2 weeks

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

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On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
One night stay; must agree to uphold MVNU's Lifestyle Guidelines.

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

KAT--local shuttle service John Glenn Columbus International Airport


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

Directions to get to MVNU from the North, South, East, West, Southwest, and from John Glenn Columbus Airport. (You may also map your own driving directions from anywhere in the U.S. on our website www.mvnu.edu.--see prospective students, driving instruction.) From the North State Route 13 - Come into the city on North Sandusky Street. Turn left on to West High Street, go two blocks and turn onto Route 13 South at Mulberry Street. After you turn left, cross the Kokosing River, bear left on State Route 586 and go one mile to campus. State Route 3 - Go to the public square and go halfway around the circle to South Main Street and turn right; go through the business center and cross the Kokosing River; bear left on to State Route 586 and go one mile to campus on your left. From the South State Route 586 - Turn right at campus entrances. State Route 13 and 661 - Go to Parrott Street; turn right and follow Parrott Street until it ends at Martinsburg Road; turn right, then left to campus. From the East State Route 36 - Go to the public square, and go three quarters around to South Main Street and turn right; go through the business center and cross the Kokosing River; bear left on to State Route 586 and go one mile to campus on your left. State Route 229 - You will come into the city on East Gambier Street. Stay on East Gambier Street until you intersect with South Main Street and turn left; go through the business center and cross the Kokosing River; bear left on State Route 586 and go one mile to campus on left. From the West State Route 229 - At traffic light, 229 intersects with State Routes 3 and 36. Turn left at the light onto West High Street. Go until you intersect with State Route 13 and turn right at Mulberry Street; after you cross the Kokosing River, bear left on State Route 586 and go one mile to campus on your left. From the Southwest State Routes 3 and 36 - As you approach Mount Vernon the road divides. Bear right onto Columbus Road and go .8 mile to Parrott Street (Routes 3 and 36 continue to the left). Turn right and follow Parrott Street until it ends at Martinsburg Road; turn right and then left onto campus on your left. From John Glenn Columbus Airport. Take the International Gateway front entrance to State Route 62 East, follow approximately 37 miles to State Route 661; turn left (North) and go 11 miles until 661 ends at State Route 13; turn left and go one mile to Parrott Street; turn right and follow Parrott Street until it ends at Martinsburg Road; turn right and then left into campus.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Lodging in Mount Vernon or Gambier: Mount Vernon Grand Hotel, 12 Public Square, Mt Vernon, OH 43050. (844) 700-1717 COMFORT INN 150 Howard Street Mount Vernon (740) 392-6886 or (800) 480-8221 THE CHANEY MANOR 7864 Newark Rd. Mount Vernon (740) 392-2304 THE GAMBIER HOUSE 107 Wiggin Street Gambier(740) 427-2668 HARMONY HILL BED & BREAKFAST 118 East Gambier St. Mount Vernon 23560 Zion Road Gambier 740-398-3329 HERITAGE HOUSE 307 N Main Mount Vernon(740) 392-9301 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 11555 Upper Gilchrist Road Mount Vernon(740) 392-1900 THE KENYON INN 100 W. Wiggin Street Gambier(740) 427-2202 MOUNT VERNON INN 601 W. High Street Mount Vernon(740) 392-9881 or (877) 740-9541 SUPER 8 MOTEL 1000 Coshocton Avenue Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 (740) 397-8885 or (800) 800-8000


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic NAIA

Participate in intramural sports
39%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
16%

Men's Sports (Cougars)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

Women's Sports (Lady Cougars)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Deanna Shira-Tackett
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
25
Number of Honor Societies
6
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
14
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%

12. Student Services

Health

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateNov 15

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$23,030
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$21,001
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,408
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
73%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$27,174
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$23,398
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Federal TEACH Grant
02 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
03 - Need-Based Federal Pell
04 - Need-Based Other
05 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
06 - Need-Based SEOG
07 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - College/university loans from institutional funds
02 - State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
55%
Graduate in 5 years
61%
Graduate in 6 years
62%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Services
02 - Classes
03 - Interest Inventory

Opportunities at School

01 - Experiential
02 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Finance, General.
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
  • Project Management.
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03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Communication, General.
  • Public Relations/Image Management.
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Computer Science.
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
  • Information Technology.
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05 EDUCATION.

  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • History Teacher Education.
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
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06 ENGINEERING.

  • Engineering, General.
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07 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
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08 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
  • Public Health, General.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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09 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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10 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management.
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12 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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13 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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14 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.

  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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15 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
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16 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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18 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.

  • Bible/Biblical Studies.
  • Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology.
  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling.
  • Religious Education.
  • Youth Ministry.
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19 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Graphic Design.
  • Music Performance, General.
  • Music, General.

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