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Enrollment includes 1,421 traditional undergraduate students—the highest traditional undergraduate enrollment in school history. Returning sophomores, juniors and seniors experienced a 94 percent retention rate. The freshman-to-sophomore retention rate was 88 percent, significantly higher than the 79 percent average retention rate for all Ohio private colleges and universities.

The Class of 2012
"I am grateful for another outstanding enrollment year," stated MVNU President Dr. Dan Martin. “In the traditional undergraduate freshman class," he continued, "we added 11 valedictorians, 43 children of pastors and 19 multicultural and international students to our academic community of faith."

Other features of this year’s freshman class include 29 students from Knox County and over 30 scholar athletes. Their average ACT score is over 23, and 18 percent graduated within the top 10 percent of their high school class. Freshmen also represent 34 denominational affiliations, 48 different majors and one other country: Jamaica.

The View from Enrollment Management
In a year of significant staff transition and economic uncertainty, those serving in Enrollment Management have done an incredible job to increase our first-time freshmen and the overall student population in traditional programs, along with a solid number of students in our adult programs" commented Dr. Bruce Oldham, vice president for Enrollment Management. "Faculty, staff and student leaders on the main campus and in locations across the state make the 'MVNU Experience' a life-changing one. The value of Christian higher education is worth the investment, and we are blessed to be part of the mission of shaping lives for lifelong learning and service."

New recruiting initiatives also played a role in MVNU’s strong enrollment numbers. Some of these include cultural diversity initiatives, increased student financial assistance and the addition of a new public relations major and forensic science chemistry track. For more information, visit admissions.mvnu.edu or call 1-866-462-MVNU.

Adult and Graduate Studies
A total of 1,137 students are enrolled in MVNU Adult and Graduate Studies (AGS) programs. Notably, enrollment in the Master of Business Administration program grew by 35 percent and enrollment in the Master of Ministry program increased by 40 percent. MVNU currently operates nine AGS locations throughout Ohio: Mount Vernon, Columbus-Polaris, Newark, Lima, Gahanna, Cincinnati, Mansfield, Marion and Grove City. AGS programs are designed for working adults and offer both bachelor’s and master’s degrees. For more information, visit ags.mvnu.edu or contact 1-800-839-2355.

About MVNU
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students and working adults. U.S. News & World Report ranks MVNU in the top 50 Best in the Midwest (Baccalaureate) institutions for the fifth year in a row. MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education to more than 2,500 students from 25 states and six countries/U.S. territories.