Mount Vernon Nazarene University reaches 15-year enrollment high

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) has reported its highest enrollment level in 15 years, reaching a total of 2,545 students for the fall semester. This marks the university’s highest enrollment since 2011.

Since Dr. Carson Castleman assumed the presidency in fall 2023, the institution has seen consistent year-over-year growth. Enrollment increased from 1,893 students in 2023 to 2,545 in 2026, representing a total increase of 652 students over three years.

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) also reached significant milestones, enrolling its largest first-time-in-college class since 2020 with 334 new students. Additionally, the university recorded its largest College Credit Plus class to date, with 320 high school students enrolling to earn college credit. Popular majors among traditional students include Nursing, Biology, Elementary Education, Engineering, and Business Administration.