More selective than 30% of Ohio colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
12% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 73% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose MVNU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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MVNU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, MVNU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 528 | 645 |
| SAT math | 518 | 670 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1046 | 1315 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
MVNU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 84% | 528–645 | 518–670 | 18–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 84% | 485–610 | 478–618 | 18–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is MVNU compared with other Ohio colleges?
MVNU has the 44th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | John Carroll University | 81% | 79% | $28,746 |
| 41 | Bowling Green State University | 81% | 64% | $24,022 |
| 42 | Muskingum University | 82% | 56% | $19,532 |
| 43 | The University of Findlay | 83% | 58% | $27,221 |
| 44 | Mount Vernon Nazarene University | 84% | 68% | $22,421 |
| 45 | Mount Carmel College of Nursing | 84% | 54% | $10,420 |
| 46 | Youngstown State University | 84% | 50% | $12,767 |
| 47 | Otterbein University | 85% | 68% | $19,237 |
| 48 | Ohio University | 85% | 65% | $21,637 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Ohio colleges →
Who enrolls at MVNU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
MVNU admissions questions
What is the MVNU acceptance rate?
Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepts 84% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 956 of 1,134 applicants were admitted.
Does MVNU require the SAT or ACT?
Mount Vernon Nazarene University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 12% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 73% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for MVNU?
The middle 50% of Mount Vernon Nazarene University enrolled first-year students scored 1046–1315 on the SAT and 18–25 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at MVNU?
28% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (272 of 956).
Is MVNU getting harder to get into?
Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 84% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Mount Vernon Nazarene University overview