Mount Vernon is a city in Ohio and it is the county seat of Knox county. Its population is 21,864. There are 13 colleges near Mount Vernon, Ohio - 7 public and 6 private schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 11 colleges are in 30 miles from Mount Vernon. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 1 school offers graduate programs.
A total of 16,068 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $26,212 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 44.19% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,340.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knox County Career Center 0.7 miles from Mount Vernon |
Public less than 2-years |
$17,672 | Not Offered | 126 | 4 to 1 |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University 0.9 miles from Mount Vernon |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$27,193 | $10,674 | 1,671 | 13 to 1 |
| Kenyon College 4.0 miles from Mount Vernon |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$71,520 | Not Offered | 2,249 | 9 to 1 |
| Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County 19.9 miles from Mount Vernon |
Public less than 2-years |
$852 | Not Offered | 237 | 6 to 1 |
| Denison University 21.9 miles from Mount Vernon |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$67,000 | Not Offered | 2,394 | 9 to 1 |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus 21.9 miles from Mount Vernon |
Public four-years |
$36,266 ($9,488) | Not Offered | 2,544 | 29 to 1 |
| Central Ohio Technical College 21.9 miles from Mount Vernon |
Public four-years |
$8,016 ($5,256) | Not Offered | 3,182 | 16 to 1 |
| Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Heath 24.6 miles from Mount Vernon |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$26,550 | Not Offered | 86 | 14 to 1 |
| Madison Adult Career Center 26.9 miles from Mount Vernon |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,445 | Not Offered | 81 | 9 to 1 |
| Apex Academy Hair Skin Nails School of Cosmetology 27.3 miles from Mount Vernon |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$15,300 | Not Offered | 17 | 5 to 1 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Ontario 27.6 miles from Mount Vernon |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$16,297 | Not Offered | 79 | 26 to 1 |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus 29.0 miles from Mount Vernon |
Public four-years |
$36,266 ($9,488) | Not Offered | 849 | 17 to 1 |
| North Central State College 29.2 miles from Mount Vernon |
Public four-years |
$11,374 ($5,786) | Not Offered | 2,553 | 17 to 1 |
