Mount Vernon Nazarene University

800 Martinsburg Rd, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-9500

Private not-for-profit 4-year

The BSW Program at Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon Nazarene University awarded 41 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, which ranks it #165 out of the 587 U.S. colleges that award the degree. That puts it among the larger BSW programs in the country — roughly 0.22% of every social work bachelor's degree awarded nationally comes from here.

50.7% of students complete their degree, close to the 50.4% median across BSW colleges nationally. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it. Full-time students complete at 60.3% against 46.4% for part-time, so the part-time route takes more persistence at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

The average student pays $22,961 a year after grants and scholarships — $5,117 above the $17,844 median across the 38 BSW colleges in Ohio. 37.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Figures from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. Completion and net-price comparisons are against the 618 BSW-awarding colleges in this directory.

Key Statistics

1,671
Total Students
1,359
Undergraduates
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

84%
Acceptance Rate
1,035 admitted out of 1,230 applicants

Admissions Requirements

High School GPA: Required
School Record: Required
Test Scores: Considered
Recommendations: Considered
College Prep: Considered

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Reading & Writing
528 - 645
Math
518 - 670
5% of first-time students submitted SAT scores

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
18 - 25
English
17 - 25
Math
18 - 25
29% of first-time students submitted ACT scores

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In/Out-of-State
$25,559

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$22,961
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $22,358
$30,001 - $48,000 $20,508
$48,001 - $75,000 $18,116
$75,001 - $110,000 $21,486
$110,001+ $26,271
37%
Receive Pell Grants
50%
Students Borrowing
$6,488
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

51%
Overall
60%
Full-Time
46%
Part-Time
60%
First-Time Students
58%
Transfer Students
29%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 45%
6-Year Completion 55%
8-Year Completion 51%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
44.2%
Female
55.8%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
49.1%
Some Distance
4.2%
No Distance
46.7%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
33%
Some Distance
5.5%
No Distance
61.5%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
73.3%
Black or African American
2.1%
Hispanic/Latino
3.5%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.1%
Two or More Races
2.7%
Non-Resident Alien
0.2%
Unknown
17%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
7403926868
Address
800 Martinsburg Rd, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-9500
IPEDS ID
204194

Where a BSW Leads

Graduates of undefined and other CSWE-accredited BSW programs work across six main practice areas, and pay differs between them by more than most prospective students expect. Each guide below carries the full BLS percentile spread, pay by work setting, and pay by state. Figures are May 2025 medians.

Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.