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Mount Vernon Nazarene University, also known as MVNU, is a Christian, liberal arts college located in Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States. It was established in 1968 as a junior college and feeder school for the Eastern Nazarene College (ENC). It was renamed Mount Vernon Nazarene University in 2002. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
MVNU’s athletics department sponsors several sports teams which participate in sports such baseball, softball, volleyball, basketball, cross-country, golf, and soccer. MVNU’s teams are nicknamed the Cougars. The university participates in the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) in the American Mideast Conference, and the NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association) in the East Region DI.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University can be found in Mount Vernon, OH (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 range of program offerings available from Mount Vernon Nazarene University is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at the school are in business and management.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 460 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 460 to 570, but ranged both higher and lower.
In 2007, 2,675 students were enrolled in Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
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
http://www.mvnu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 324 | business, non-profit management, human resources, business management, finance, accounting, marketing, MIS, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 122 | teacher education and development, early childhood education, curriculum and instruction, middle school teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, social studies teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 29 | religion, religious education, philosophy |
| Liberal Arts | 24 | Spanish language, English, general studies, sociology, history |
| Science | 23 | biology, chemistry |
| Family And Social Work | 21 | social work, family and consumer science, child care management, family studies, human services |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 12 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, health and physical education |
| Media | 10 | communication studies, broadcast journalism, journalism |
| Therapy And Counseling | 9 | psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 8 | criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science, data processing tech |
| Design | 5 | graphic design |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Office And Administration | 2 | administrative assistant |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Mount Vernon Nazarene University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 457 | 41 |
| Master's degree | 134 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 15 | 9 |
In 2007, Mount Vernon Nazarene University had a total enrollment of 2,675 students (2,377 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 88% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| West Virginia | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
Mount Vernon Nazarene University offers campus housing for 1,142 of its 2,377 (full-time) students.
(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 | 837 | 646 | 77% | 351 | 54% |
| Men | 315 | 242 | 77% | 140 | 58% |
| Women | 522 | 404 | 77% | 211 | 52% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| 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 | 24% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,064 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,064 |
| Room and board | $ 5,286 |
| Room charge | $ 2,954 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,332 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,673 |
Financial Aid:
Mount Vernon Nazarene University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 708500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 73 | 43 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $68,359 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 11 | $59,975 | 4 | $60,869 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 11 | $51,719 | 3 | $53,121 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 32 | $58,986 | 11 | $56,973 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 30 | $58,092 | 5 | $55,780 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $49,563 | 6 | $49,404 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $42,755 | 18 | $44,014 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $54,973 | 32 | $46,649 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Mideast Conference |
| Baseball | American Mideast Conference |
| Track | American Mideast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 75 | 64 | 139 |
| Basketball | 22 | 14 | 36 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 30 | 50 | 80 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, 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 Development and Family Studies, General
Human Services, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
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% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Church of the Nazarene affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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