Where meaning meets momentum.

Every aspect of MVNU is intentionally Christian to help cultivate deep faith in Christ, community, and expertise to make an impact on the world.

Life-changing education for world-changing careers.

Four years for a lifetime of spiritual transformation.

Average financial aid award is 65% of tuition costs.

Faith-filled and full of life.

From small group prayer to big campus traditions like OAKtoberfest, MVNU's student life is joyfully Christian and deeply connected.

Campus made for connection.

Bonfires, hammocks, and game nights fill our green spaces — and our new REC center helps you get outside, explore, and belong.

Explore opportunities beyond campus.

Historic downtown Mount Vernon — just down the road from campus — offers you the comforts of a small town and is only an hour away from Forbes' #1 City of Opportunity: Columbus, Ohio!

“MVNU allowed me to grow in my faith, inside and outside of the classroom.”
Ashley Weber
Communication Sciences and Disorders, 2021

Merit scholarships up to $21k.

Apply at no cost with code MVNUJOURNEY. No test scores required.

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We invest in your potential.

Gain momentum to fulfill God's callings.

Gain momentum through MVNU.

Learn more about Mount Vernon Nazarene University's Christ-centered academics, campus life, and more.

College is worth it.

According to the APLU Employment Earnings report, completing a degree is proven to lead to more career opportunities, better health, higher earning potential ($1.2 million in additional earnings on average over a lifetime), and more.