Olivet Nazarene University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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About Olivet Nazarene University
Olivet Nazarene University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Bourbonnais, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,317, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 58%. The university offers 69 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 64%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $37,070.
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- #6 Ranked in Best Online Colleges in Illinois
- #10 Ranked in Most Affordable Online Colleges in Illinois
Admissions Breakdown
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
58% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
77% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
64% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Required
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 960-1180
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-26
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 960-1180
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-26
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards4k
Number of Students Enrolled
58%
Online Student Enrollment
14:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
71%
Black
9%
Hispanic
9%
Unknown
5%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
65%
Socio-economic diversity
38% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
21
Total Online Enrollment
2,505
Percent of Programs Online
79% On-campus
21% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
39%
State Grant Aid
28%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
38%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$39k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.