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Mount Vernon Nazarene University can be found in Mount Vernon, Ohio (a rural site not far from an urban area). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Church of the Nazarene school. Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.
The most common majors at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are in business and management.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 480 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Mount Vernon Nazarene University centered around 450 to 580, but ranged both higher and lower.
In 2005, 2,549 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, often seeking career changing education.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Student dorms or apartments are common at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. The school offers students meal plans. Mount Vernon Nazarene University student athletes compete in American Mideast Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
800 Martinsburg Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050-9500
General Phone: (740) 392-6868
Admissions Phone: (740) 392-6868
Financial Aid Phone: (740) 392-6868
http://www.mvnu.edu
Mount Vernon Nazarene University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 286 | business, financial management, accounting, non-profit management, international business |
| Education And Teaching | 76 | teacher education and development, early childhood education, curriculum and instruction, middle school teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, business teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 34 | religion, religious education, philosophy |
| Liberal Arts | 33 | general studies, history, English, sociology, Spanish language |
| Science | 21 | biology, chemistry |
| Family And Social Work | 21 | family and consumer science, social work, child care management, human services |
| Media | 13 | communication studies, journalism |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, health and physical education |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts studies |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Design | 2 | graphic design |
| Office And Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Mount Vernon Nazarene University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 459 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 61 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 13 | 7 |
In 2005, Mount Vernon Nazarene University had a total enrollment of 2,549 students (2,241 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 84% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Kentucky | 3% |
| West Virginia | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
Mount Vernon Nazarene University offers campus housing for 1,138 of its 2,241 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Mount Vernon, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 741 | 595 | 80% | 380 | 64% |
| Men | 274 | 211 | 77% | 139 | 66% |
| Women | 467 | 384 | 82% | 241 | 63% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 31% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (740) 392-6868
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,886 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,886 |
| Room and board | $ 4,924 |
| Room charge | $ 2,718 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,206 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,920 |
Financial Aid:
Mount Vernon Nazarene University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 708500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (740) 392-6868
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $66,415 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $58,868 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 8 | $49,833 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 24 | $58,687 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $56,453 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $47,739 | 10 | $48,356 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $44,121 | 11 | $41,292 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $51,754 | 24 | $45,076 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Mideast Conference |
| Baseball | American Mideast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20 | 19 | 39 |
| Basketball | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| Baseball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 12 | 20 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Human Services, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mount Vernon Nazarene University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Church of the Nazarene affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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