Mount Vernon Nazarene University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Mount Vernon, OH · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 84% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 528–645 reading and writing, 518–670 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 18–25 composite
  • Average net price: $23,293 a year (2022–23)
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Mount Vernon Nazarene University GPA requirements

Mount Vernon Nazarene University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Mount Vernon Nazarene University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University acceptance rate

Mount Vernon Nazarene University admitted 1,035 of 1,230 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 84%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Mount Vernon, Ohio, with 1,359 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Mount Vernon Nazarene University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing528570645
SAT Math518620670
ACT Composite182225
ACT English172125
ACT Math182225
5% submitted SAT scores and 29% submitted ACT scores, as Mount Vernon Nazarene University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1131 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Mount Vernon Nazarene University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Mount Vernon Nazarene University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Mount Vernon Nazarene University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,293 a year at Mount Vernon Nazarene University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get into Mount Vernon Nazarene University with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Mount Vernon Nazarene University admitted 84% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What SAT and ACT scores do Mount Vernon Nazarene University students have?

The middle 50% of Mount Vernon Nazarene University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 528–645 in reading and writing and 518–670 in math; ACT composite 18–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

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

Mount Vernon Nazarene University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How important is GPA for getting into Mount Vernon Nazarene University?

A lot: Mount Vernon Nazarene University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Is Mount Vernon Nazarene University hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Mount Vernon Nazarene University admitted 84% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How many applicants get into Mount Vernon Nazarene University?

Mount Vernon Nazarene University's acceptance rate was 84% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,035 of 1,230 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Mount Vernon Nazarene University?

Check Mount Vernon Nazarene University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Mount Vernon Nazarene University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 5% sent SAT scores and 29% sent ACT scores.

What do students pay at Mount Vernon Nazarene University after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,293 a year at Mount Vernon Nazarene University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does it matter at Mount Vernon Nazarene University if a parent went there?

No. Mount Vernon Nazarene University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Mount Vernon Nazarene University accept AP credit?

Yes. Mount Vernon Nazarene University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Mount Vernon Nazarene University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Mount Vernon Nazarene UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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