Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private Christian university in Mount Vernon, Ohio, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

Introduction and Overview

Location: Located in Mount Vernon, Ohio, USA, the specific address is 800 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050.

Student Size: In the fall of 2022, there are 1,628 undergraduates and 313 graduate students, a total of 1,941 people.

Campus Size: The campus area is 327 acres and it is a rural campus.

History and Establishment

The school was chartered by the General Assembly of the Church of the Nazarene as the A-District College of the Church of the Nazarene in 1964. In 1966, a site was selected in the town of Mount Vernon. In 1968, Mount Vernon Nazarene College was opened on the site of Lakeholm Farm, formerly owned by Ohio State University. In 1974, it became a four-year school. In 1991, a graduate degree in Christian ministry was added. In 2002, it was renamed Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: Most teachers are experts in their respective fields, many of whom have the highest degrees in the field, and can inspire students' curiosity and provide professional guidance and help.

Teaching Resources: It has complete teaching facilities, such as modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, etc., which provide students with good learning conditions. The school's curriculum is rich and diverse, covering undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree courses, meeting the learning needs of different students.

Institutional Nature

It is a private Christian university affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene and follows the Wesley-Arminian Holiness tradition.

Educational philosophy

The school motto is "To seek to learn is to seek to serve", which emphasizes the cultivation of complete people through education, the cultivation of students' Christian character, the realization of self-worth in lifelong learning and service, and the contribution to society guided by the love and teachings of Christ.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: It has outstanding performance in nursing, ranking 472nd in the 2024 ranking. In addition, majors such as business, education, and theology also have certain advantages and characteristics. The school also offers emerging majors such as computer engineering.

Research institutions: There is no mention of specific key laboratories, but some research work and academic activities have been carried out in some subject areas.

Faculty

It consists of the College of Arts and Humanities, the School of Business, the School of Education and Professional Studies, the School of Natural and Social Sciences, the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, the School of Theology and Philosophy, etc.

Ranking

Ranked 67th in the "Midwest Regional University Rankings" of "U.S. News & World Report" in 2024.

Cost

Tuition and fees are $34,168, and room and board are $9,612 (2022-2023).

Campus Environment

Buildings and Facilities: There are many different teaching buildings, dormitories, restaurants, gymnasiums and other buildings on campus, such as Faculty Hall, Regents Hall, Founders Hall and other teaching buildings, as well as R.R. Hodges Chapel, Hyson Campus Center and other facilities. The architectural style of the campus has the characteristics of the colonial period, and some buildings retain the buildings of the original Lakeholm Farm, such as manors, ice houses and barns.

Natural Environment: The campus is well greened, with large areas of grass, trees and gardens, creating a quiet and beautiful learning and living atmosphere.

Religious Atmosphere: As a Christian university, the religious atmosphere is strong. There is a church on campus, and religious activities and worship ceremonies are held regularly.