Mount Vernon Nazarene University's published cost of attendance is $49,858. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $22,358, middle-income families pay around $18,116, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,271.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $49,858 |
| Tuition and Fees | $37,158 |
| Room and Board | $10,394 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$27,437 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $22,421 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,358 |
| $30–48k | $20,508 |
| $48–75k | $18,116 |
| $75–110k | $21,486 |
| $110k+ | $26,271 |
Mount Vernon Nazarene University's published cost of attendance is $49,858. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $22,358, middle-income families pay around $18,116, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,271. Azimuth ranks Mount Vernon Nazarene University #879 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Mount Vernon Nazarene University uses need-based financial aid to narrow the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for aid using the FAFSA, and the university works to meet demonstrated financial need within its aid budget constraints. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $24,155; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $53,516, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Mount Vernon Nazarene University earn median 4-year earnings of $53,516, placing Mount Vernon Nazarene University in the 13.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Mount Vernon Nazarene University sits in the 46.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Mount Vernon Nazarene University #999 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect the institution's focus on career-ready preparation and direct pathways into the workforce. The earnings pattern centers on Business and related professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 48 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $63,714, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Nursing program graduates 39 students earning $74,527 and Social Work produces 31 graduates with median earnings of $51,766. Together, these programs anchor the institution's economic profile and reflect strong employer demand in professional and applied fields.
