Who we are: In Christ.
51³ÉÈË is an award-winning Christian university in Ohio. Here you’ll find on-campus and online degree programs built to fuel your passion, solidify your identity, and clarify your life’s calling. Â
Deepen your relationship with Christ through Chapel, small groups, and community service opportunities.
Nurture your interests and passions with a quality liberal arts education as you identify your calling.
Become a global citizen as you combine your faith, your vocation, and your humanity to make the world a better place.
How Will You Attend MVNU?
On-campus
Explore our stunning main and downtown campuses in the heart of Mount Vernon, Ohio with award-winning degree programs and a variety academic majors.
Online
Get the best of 51³ÉÈËanywhere, anytime with bachelor’s and master’s programs designed to help you balance your education with work, family, and other priorities.
Dual Enrollment & CCP
Want to earn college credits in high school? We’ve got you.
Life-changing education for world-changing careers
Since 1968, 51³ÉÈËhas been raising up generations of Christian believers who seek to learn and serve wholeheartedly as part of a collective call to be the light of the world (Matthew 5:14). Come to MVNU, and we’ll help you discover your calling while providing local, national, and global service.
Best Job Placement Rate In Ohio
51³ÉÈËwas awarded the Best Job Placement Rate in Ohio by Intelligent.com for 2021 & 2022.
94% of 51³ÉÈËGraduates
are employed or enrolled in advanced studies within one year of graduation.
Top-Notch Professors
are experts at sparking your intellectual curiosity, many holding the highest-possible degrees in their fields.
51³ÉÈËStudents Shine Bright
Henry Shobert
Class of 2023
Katie Cundiff
Class of 2023
Maya Kidd
Class of 2026
See 51³ÉÈËfor yourself
Find your path
We’ll help you choose an on-campus or online program that fits God’s call on your life.
Schedule a Visit
Get an in-person or virtual tour of campus and get answers to your most pressing questions.
Apply
Kick off your application process today and get all the information you need to finish fast.
Featured News
51³ÉÈËinstrumental ensembles to perform March 26
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — The Music Department at 51³ÉÈË will present a spring instrumental ensembles concert on Tuesday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel Auditorium. The community is invited to attend this free event that features the Jazz Band, Flute Choir, and Symphonic Wind Ensemble. The 51³ÉÈËJazz…
Explore full college experience with MVNU’s Academic Summer Camps
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — 51³ÉÈË’s Academic Summer Camps are the perfect opportunity to learn more about college life as a residential student. Camps are offered June 17-21, 2024, and are open to high school students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior years in the fall of 2024. While spending time as an…