Mount Vernon Nazarene University Acceptance Rate
Mount Vernon, Ohio · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,134
- Admitted
- 956
- Yield
- 28.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Mount Vernon Nazarene University's acceptance rate has risen from 76% in 2014–15 to 84.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,020 to 1,134 (+11%) over that period.
Its 84.3% rate makes Mount Vernon Nazarene University more selective than about 33% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 24%.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 28.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,020 | 775 | 76% | 311 |
| 2015–16 | 1,059 | 822 | 77.6% | 358 |
| 2016–17 | 1,276 | 947 | 74.2% | 452 |
| 2017–18 | 1,191 | 914 | 76.7% | 334 |
| 2018–19 | 1,427 | 1,081 | 75.8% | 373 |
| 2019–20 | 1,305 | 953 | 73% | 324 |
| 2020–21 | 1,341 | 972 | 72.5% | 345 |
| 2021–22 | 1,182 | 1,031 | 87.2% | 294 |
| 2022–23 | 1,070 | 913 | 85.3% | 296 |
| 2023–24 | 1,134 | 956 | 84.3% | 272 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 641 | 545 | 85% |
| Men | 493 | 411 | 83.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 485–610 | 12% |
| SAT Math | 478–618 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–25 | 73% |
How Mount Vernon Nazarene compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Mount Vernon Nazarene University's acceptance rate?
Mount Vernon Nazarene University's acceptance rate is 84.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (956 admitted of 1,134 applicants).
Is Mount Vernon Nazarene University test optional?
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Mount Vernon Nazarene University?
Mount Vernon Nazarene University received 1,134 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 956.
What SAT score do you need for Mount Vernon Nazarene University?
Admitted students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University typically scored 485–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 478–618 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Mount Vernon Nazarene University getting harder to get into?
Mount Vernon Nazarene University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76% in 2014–15 to 84.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.mvnu.edu/.