Mount Vernon is a city in Ohio and it is the county seat of Knox county. Its population is 21,864. There are 7 colleges near Mount Vernon, Ohio - 4 public and 3 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 6 colleges are in 30 miles from Mount Vernon. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 1 school offers graduate programs.
A total of 15,442 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $36,805 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Denison University 21.9 miles from Mount Vernon |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$67,000 | Not Offered | 2,394 | 9 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 University-Newark Campus 21.9 miles from Mount Vernon |
Public four-years |
$36,266 ($9,488) | Not Offered | 2,544 | 29 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 |
