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- School Code: 708500
- Phone: (800) 992-6682
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73.03%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
40FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$16,975Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Fine Arts and Studio Arts Degree
The Fine Arts and Studio Arts is a field of study emphasizing the professional education in the visual arts or performing arts. A Bachelor of Fine Arts differs from a Bachelor of Arts in the United States in that the primary emphasis of a BFA is a studio component versus lectures more prominent in a BA degree program at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer fine arts and studio arts degrees.
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Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU)
1972 Clark Ave., Alliance, OH
Mount Vernon Nazarene University provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Mount Vernon, Ohio and operated as a private institution. The school's Church of the Nazarene affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. MVNU has an annual student enrollment of about 2,600.
Students can pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Health And Clinical Professions
To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. The most common test scores among applicants accepted to MVNU are between 20 - 26 for the ACT exam, or 930 - 1210 for the SAT exam. An estimated 70 percent of all students that applied were accepted at MVNU, with 47 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at admissions.mvnu.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $24,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $3,900 for the year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify as grants and loans.
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University "Cougars" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs offered include:
- Baseball (NAIA Division II)
- Basketball (NAIA Division II)
- Golf (NAIA Division II)
Students may visit the MVNU website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, admissions information, and more.
Students Enrolled in the Fine Arts and Studio Arts Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mount Vernon Nazarene University offers a bachelor's degree program in fine arts and studio arts.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 1 |
Female | 5 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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White | 5 |
Multiple Races | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Fine Arts and Studio Arts program at MVNU, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Description
Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.1% from 2014 to 2024
Artists and Related Workers, All Other
Description
All artists and related workers not listed separately.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates MVNU accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Mount Vernon Nazarene University may offer student services like those listed below:
- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Mid-Central College Conference)
- Basketball (Mid-Central College Conference)
- Track and Field (Mid-Central College Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball