Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, Ohio · Private
Mount Vernon Nazarene University admitted 85% of 1,070 applicants (Common Data Set 2022-2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 990–1210 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 64% of students graduate within six years.
This college’s newest public report is from 2022-2023, so some numbers may be out of date.
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Application deadlines
Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- July 26, 2027
The application fee is $25, and Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Mount Vernon Nazarene University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How Mount Vernon Nazarene University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
Important
- Course rigor
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
Not considered
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Race or ethnicity
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.61 GPA. 21% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $51,420 a year. After grants, students paid $23,293 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s acceptance rate?
Mount Vernon Nazarene University admitted 85% of applicants: 913 of 1,070 (Common Data Set 2022-2023).
When is Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s application deadline?
Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s 2026–27 deadline is July 26, 2027. It has no early round on the Common App.
What SAT score do you need for Mount Vernon Nazarene University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 990 to 1210, with a median around 1100. A score at or above 1100 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s application fee?
The application fee is $25 for 2026–27, and Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Mount Vernon Nazarene University have supplemental essays?
No. Mount Vernon Nazarene University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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