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Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL · Private nonprofit · Small suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 56%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $19,978
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 60%
- Median earnings
- $58,865
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Olivet Nazarene University is a private nonprofit college in Bourbonnais, IL with 2,603 undergraduates. It admits 56% of applicants, and admitted students average 1117 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $19,978 per year ($19,138 for families earning under $30,000). 60% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $58,865 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 56%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,426
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,961
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 22%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing490–620
200800
SAT Math460–600
200800
ACT Composite19–26
136
What Olivet Nazarene University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $54,914
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $41,120
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$19,138
- $30–48k$16,742
- $48–75k$16,706
- $75–110k$19,231
- $110k+$23,601
Get a personal estimate with Olivet Nazarene University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 60%
- Freshman retention
- 71%
- Median earnings
- $58,865
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,603
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 42%
- White59%
- Hispanic13%
- Black8%
- Asian2%
Olivet Nazarene University FAQ
What is Olivet Nazarene University's acceptance rate?+
Olivet Nazarene University admits 56% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Olivet Nazarene University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 490–620 on SAT Reading and Writing and 460–600 on SAT Math; the average total is 1117.
What ACT score do you need for Olivet Nazarene University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–26.
Is Olivet Nazarene University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Olivet Nazarene University?+
In Fall 2023, 4,426 students applied to Olivet Nazarene University and 2,961 were admitted; 649 enrolled.
Does Olivet Nazarene University consider legacy status?+
No. Olivet Nazarene University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Olivet Nazarene University require an essay?+
Olivet Nazarene University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Olivet Nazarene University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $54,914 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,978.
What is Olivet Nazarene University's graduation rate?+
60% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 147828 · How we use this data
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