About Olivet Nazarene University

Founded in 1907, Olivet Nazarene University. is a Private college. Located in Illinois, which is a city setting in Illinois, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 3,358 full time undergraduate students, and 1,549 full time graduate students.

The Olivet Nazarene University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 15:1. There are 133 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Olivet Nazarene University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate77%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range940-1200
ACT Range21-27

Admissions at ONU are considered Less Selective, with ,58% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 16 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

80% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 54% were in the top quarter, and 23% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Olivet Nazarene University.

7%
“We”re apathetic”
56%
“We know about current events and vote”
33%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
4%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
2%
“We save it for the classroom”
18%
“Sometimes, but not often”
49%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
31%
“All the time, including weekends”
2%
“I”m always terrified”
2%
“I only go out in groups”
7%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
89%
“I feel extremely safe”
30%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
45%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
7%
“It”s not really our thing”
9%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
67%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
18%
“We”re a very artistic group”
2%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
49%
“They keep regular office hours”
49%
“They”re always available”
84%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
11%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
4%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
76%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
22%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
2%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
56%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
42%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
2%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
7%
“We”re apathetic”
56%
“We know about current events and vote”
33%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
4%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
2%
“We save it for the classroom”
18%
“Sometimes, but not often”
49%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
31%
“All the time, including weekends”
2%
“I”m always terrified”
2%
“I only go out in groups”
7%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
89%
“I feel extremely safe”
30%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
45%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
7%
“It”s not really our thing”
9%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
67%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
18%
“We”re a very artistic group”
2%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
49%
“They keep regular office hours”
49%
“They”re always available”
84%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
11%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
4%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
76%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
22%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
2%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
56%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
42%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
2%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Olivet Nazarene University REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    123 Students rated on-campus housing 3.9 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    69 Students rated off-campus housing 3.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    124 Students rated campus food 2.9 stars. 7 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    124 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 53 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    123 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 56 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    124 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 47 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    123 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    124 Students rated academics 3.8 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Olivet Nazarene University?

50 Students rated Olivet Nazarene University

Heather - 06/05/2021

It is a great school! They encourage you to do great things and get involved. There is so much to do on campus, and it is always bustling with activities. The community on campus is phenomenal and you just can't get anything like it. They are a private Christian college, with at first may seem like a drawback, but it has been an absolutely wonderful experience going here.

Daniel

I think it is a good school with a Christian atmosphere for the most part. It is not very strict and there are many options where the initially strict rules become very relaxed. They do provide a positive influence and can be very helpful and supportive. The professors are very supportive and helpful as well.

Ryan

It is a great place to grow not only academically but spiritually as well. If I was aiming for purely an academic school, to be as honest it is not the best option. It is an average liberal arts college in that aspect. However, I do not take for granted the fact that it is a school where most students are not prioritizing the party scene over academics.

Kelsey

It is a great school. The atmosphere is great. Everyone is so friendly and the professors are so personable and get to know you.

Olivet Nazarene University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Olivet Nazarene University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Olivet Nazarene University is 77%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Overall, the last few years of my life while in college have been some of the the best years of my life. Not only has my college experience given me the resources and knowledge I need in order to be successful in my future career, I have also learned so much about life, love, and happiness. Through hard work, dedication, and the challenges that come along with it all, I have become spritually, socially, and academically stronger throughout the past few years. My college experience has not only helped me to become a confident individual in this big world, but it has also taught me how an individual like myself can make a huge difference in the lives of others.

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  3. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    First off, I am a Nazarene and this school is Nazarene affilitated. I have a scholarship because of that, and I know that and scriptural teaching will follow what I believe. I also liked the fact that it was the largest and most active of the 7 Nazarene schools in the country. There are a lot of different social activities to get involved in, all centered around God, to build community.

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    Typically, a classmate at this school is WELL OFF financially, the kind of student who has been in 14 different car accidents and still has a brand new car that DADDY just bought for them. They are typically conservative in political views and tend to be easy going, yet when confronted with work, tend to slack.

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  5. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about Olivet Nazarene University is that it is a christian school where we can all live in Christ together and learn more about our relationship with Him everyday if we want to.

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  6. What kind of person should attend this school?

    A conservative christian who does not want to have their worldview challenged.

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  7. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    There is nothing that I wish I would have known before entering the school. I was very well informed and prepared before starting my freshman year at Olivet.

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  8. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Very concerned and accommadating to full time parents who work and have decided to go back to school.

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  9. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for having a good christian atmosphere, where students can have a good learning experience with religious students

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  10. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about my school is curfew. It gets kind of hard sometimes when you have a big exam or group project and you have to get in your room at a certain time rather than cramming at starbucks, or the library.

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  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Olivet is an extremely strict school when it comes to alcohol and drugs. If anyone, no matter who they are or what their statis is, is caught with either of these there are severe consequences. I would suggest that anyone who knows they are going to have a problem with that should probably think about going to another university. Although the university provides help for people who want to quit drinking or doing drugs there is a lot at stake. It only takes one mistake to end your education here.

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  12. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Olivet was rather strict when it came to interaction between the sexes and the amount of time you could spend together in the dorms or apartments together. I was glad I never had to walk in on my roommate doing anything, however at the same time we were often treated like junior high students who were unresponsible and unable to make our own decisions.

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  13. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I usually tell them about how many awesome friends I've made here.

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    almost all professors are awesome

    Read all  1 answers
  15. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    intramurals and school-wide activities

    Read all  1 answers
  16. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    no

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Student Body

Students

60%

female

40%

male

3,358

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1,549

Total Grad Students

44%

Out-Of-State

55%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

81

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

57%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
8%
% Hispanic/Latino
7%
% White or Caucasian
79%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Olivet Nazarene University receive some sort of financial aid. 32% were awarded federal grants. While 76% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$33,940

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$7,900

Room and Board

42,840

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$15,317
$30 - $48K
$16,565
$48 - $75K
$17,341
$75 - $110K
$21,304
$110K & UP
$23,687

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