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| Location | Bourbonnais, Illinois |
| Online | olivet.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Bourbonnais, Illinois, Olivet Nazarene University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Church of the Nazarene faith. In the most recent statistical year 4,711 prospective students applied, and 3,136 were granted admission. Of those admitted 558 enrolled in the school. 2,632 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,132 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $35,960 plus fees of $990. Olivet Nazarene University is ranked 484 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Olivet Nazarene University is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Olivet Nazarene University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#484 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#318 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#29 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#22 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#224 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 970/1190 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.38 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $990 |
| Room and Board | $8,990 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,700 |
| Total One Year Cost | $49,640 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 23% |
| Business | 22% |
| Education | 12% |
| Social Sciences | 5% |
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=147828 IPEDS survey data for Olivet Nazarene University.
Current students may use the Olivet Nazarene University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.