Mount Vernon Nazarene University Demographics & Diversity Overview

12%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
2%
International
16
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Vernon Nazarene University has a diverse student body with 12% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
88.4%(1,431)
Hispanic
2.6%(42)
African American
2.4%(39)
Asian
0.8%(13)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
3.9%(63)
Unknown
1.5%(24)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color12%
Total Enrollment1,941
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

Mount Vernon Nazarene University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Mount Vernon Nazarene University has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.7%(630)
Women
61.3%(998)

Gender Statistics

Men630

32% of total enrollment

Women998

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Mount Vernon Nazarene University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 60% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 17% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
12.7%(207)
18-19
30.9%(503)
20-21
29.4%(479)
22-24
10.2%(166)
25+
16.8%(273)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.3%(4)
22-24
17.6%(55)
25+
81.2%(254)

Age Diversity Insights

60%

Traditional Age (18-21)

17%

Non-Traditional (25+)

16%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Mount Vernon Nazarene University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 85% in-state residents, 12% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
85.5%(247)
Out-of-State
12.5%(36)
International
2.1%(6)

Regional Representation

In-State247

85% of student body

Out-of-State36

12% of student body

International6

2% of student body

States Represented

16 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

12%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

17%

Non-Traditional Age