Mount Vernon Nazarene University Demographics & Diversity Overview

13%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
2%
International
16
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Vernon Nazarene University has a diverse student body with 13% 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
86.5%(1,694)
Hispanic
3.1%(60)
African American
2.9%(57)
Asian
1.0%(19)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(6)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
3.9%(77)
Unknown
2.2%(44)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color13%
Total Enrollment2,452
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 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.1%(753)
Women
61.9%(1,222)

Gender Statistics

Men753

31% of total enrollment

Women1,222

50% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Mount Vernon Nazarene University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 49% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
15.9%(260)
18-19
30.3%(494)
20-21
28.5%(465)
22-24
9.3%(152)
25+
15.9%(260)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.3%(5)
22-24
22.9%(49)
25+
74.8%(160)

Age Diversity Insights

49%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

19%

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 89% in-state residents, 9% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
88.8%(247)
Out-of-State
9.0%(25)
International
2.2%(6)

Regional Representation

In-State247

89% of student body

Out-of-State25

9% of student body

International6

2% of student body

States Represented

16 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

13%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age