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Mount Vernon, Ohio

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Chances of getting into Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
87%
Admission Difficulty for Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into MVNU and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at MVNU is 87%.  It ranks #58 in Ohio for lowest rate of acceptance. Mount Vernon Nazarene University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 1,031 out of 1,182 applicants were admitted.

The school has moderate admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 56 percent on standardized admission tests. Mount Vernon Nazarene University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.55. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 29% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The MVNU application fee is $25 and applications are due by May 1.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Mount Vernon Nazarene University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.55 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1120 on the SAT
  • Score 22 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Mount Vernon Nazarene University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 13% of students submitted SAT scores and 81% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

MVNU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1020-1218
Applicants Submitting SAT 
13%
SAT Scores for Mount Vernon Nazarene University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 510
SAT Math 25th 510
SAT Composite 25th 1020
SAT Scores for Mount Vernon Nazarene University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 618
SAT Math 75th 600
SAT Composite 75th 1218
Average SAT Score 1120

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Mount Vernon Nazarene University?

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Mount Vernon Nazarene University score in the top 57 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1020-1218.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Mount Vernon Nazarene University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1218 and Above Good >93%
1119 to 1218 Avg + 87%-93%
1020 to 1119 Avg - 78%-87%
921 to 1020 Reach 65%-78%
Less than 921 Low <65%
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MVNU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
19-25 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
81%
ACT Scores for Mount Vernon Nazarene University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 17
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for Mount Vernon Nazarene University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 24
ACT Math 75th 26
ACT Composite 75th 25
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into MVNU?

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

MVNU regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-25.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Mount Vernon Nazarene University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
25 and Above Good >93%
22 to 25 Avg + 87%-93%
19 to 22 Avg - 78%-87%
16 to 19 Reach 65%-78%
Less than 16 Low <65%
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MVNU GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.55
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Mount Vernon Nazarene University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into MVNU. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Mount Vernon Nazarene University was 3.55 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #26 in Ohio for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.55 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as MVNU accepts 87% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Mount Vernon Nazarene University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 18.03% Good
3.75 to 3.99 27.21% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 14.63% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 17.35% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 8.84% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 9.86% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.4% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.68% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

74% of Mount Vernon Nazarene University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Mount Vernon Nazarene University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 26%
Top 25% of class 50%
Top 50% of class 74%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Mount Vernon Nazarene University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 697 485 1,182
Accepted 604 427 1,031
Acceptance Rate 87% 88% 87%
Enrolled 151 143 294
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 25% 33% 29%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
May 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on May 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Mount Vernon Nazarene University is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Mount Vernon Nazarene University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Mount Vernon Nazarene University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Considered but not required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Mount Vernon Nazarene University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=204194 IPEDS survey data for Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

FAQs

Does Mount Vernon Nazarene University prefer SAT or ACT?

13% of students submit their SAT scores to MVNU. 81% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Mount Vernon Nazarene University?

87% of those who apply are granted admission to MVNU. Admission competition is and the college has moderate admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Mount Vernon Nazarene University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1020 and 1218. 13% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Mount Vernon Nazarene University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 25. 81% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.