About Olivet Nazarene University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
4,655
Website
www.olivet.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Church of the Nazarene
On Campus Housing
Yes
Olivet Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit Christian university that was established in the year 1907 by a group of families who desired Christian Education for their children and started as a grammar school. In the year 1908, the founders of the school acquired a 14-acre land, and hence the journey started. It stands committed to integrating faith and learning. At Olivet, faith and learning go hand in hand. It has high rates of graduates which show the growth of students in the university.
The university currently holds a 275-acre campus in Bourbonnais, Illinois. The total population of the university is 4,655 with a student-faculty ratio of 16:1 to make it very easy for a student to have a one on one sessions with their faculties.
The university is offering different types of online programs across various degrees, in order to provide education to each and everyone through online as distance education programs. Through online students can access their courses from anyplace and at any time. The students can experience the same quality of education as it is on the campus.
Accreditation
Olivet Nazarene University, founded in 1907, is a Christian, liberal arts university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The University offers more than 100 areas of undergraduate and graduate study. Olivet Nazarene University provides bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees.
Rankings
The following are the rankings of Olivet Nazarene University sourced by U.S News:
- 53 in Regional Universities Midwest.
- 18 in Best Value Schools.
- 117 in Engineering Programs.
Admissions
Application Deadline
1st Aug
Acceptance Rate
65%
SAT Range
1000 - 1220
ACT Range
20 - 26
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
The first key step in making Olivet Nazarene University an option for you is to submit an application. From there, applicants need to submit a few more pieces of information to secure their admittance.
Additionally, a candidate has to maintain the SAT/ACT range of 1000 - 1220 or 20 - 26 and a decent academic background.
All the necessary documents must be sent to the admissions department of the university no later than the 1st of August.
Olivet Nazarene University advises to follow this simple checklist to ensure students stay on track:
- Apply to ONU - Appy Now
- Send ONU your transcripts
- Send ONU your test scores
- Schedule a visit
For more information, we suggest you to refer our admissions page.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$20,741
Average Annual Cost
$35,080
Books And Supplies
$1,000
Other Fees
$990
Room And Board
$7,900
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,700
Total One Year Cost
$47,670
From the above table, it is clear that the Olivet Nazarene University average annual cost is $35,080. The students also need to budget for other expenses which include the following:
ONU room and board amounting to $7,900 while books and supplies amount to $1,000.
For any further information about tuition and ways to pay, we suggest you follow our tuition and programs page.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
76%
Part-Time Retention Rate
50%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
213 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
92 Graduates
Engineering, General
47 Graduates
Psychology, General
43 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
37 Graduates
Social Work
34 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
30 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
29 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
25 Graduates
Marketing
23 Graduates
Economics
22 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
20 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
19 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
18 Graduates
Biology, General
17 Graduates
Theological and Ministerial Studies
16 Graduates
History
13 Graduates
Political Science and Government
13 Graduates
Human Development, Family Studies,...
12 Graduates
Sociology
12 Graduates
Zoology/Animal Biology
11 Graduates
Management Sciences and Quantitativ...
10 Graduates
Mathematics
10 Graduates
Chemistry
9 Graduates
Religious Education
9 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
8 Graduates
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Se...
8 Graduates
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human...
8 Graduates
Music
8 Graduates
Computer Science
7 Graduates
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized...
7 Graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and...
7 Graduates
Missions/Missionary Studies and Mis...
6 Graduates
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studi...
6 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
6 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
4 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
3 Graduates
Information Science/Studies
3 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
3 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
3 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
2 Graduates
Public Policy Analysis
2 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
2 Graduates
International Business
1 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
1 Graduates
Philosophy and Religious Studies, O...
1 Graduates
Religious/Sacred Music
1 Graduates
Specialized Sales, Merchandising an...
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
3,231
Socio-Economic Diversity
30%
Part-time
9%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$66,225 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 91% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
91%
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
N/A
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
N/A
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Tigers
School Colors
purple and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-States Football Association
Total Male Athletes
375
Total Female Athletes
194
Intramural Sports
11
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
No
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. At ONU, $8,000 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. Several dining and meal plan options are available for the students at ONU. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 41% male and 59% female students.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,300/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$40,400/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$223 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$25,347
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,738
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$4,560
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$22,361
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$29,434
$30K - $48K
$31,239
$48K - $75K
$29,052
$75K - $110K
$23,859
> $110K
$21,510
The university provides financial aid to its students and 99% of the students will get this in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study. The eligible students can utilize these aids and can meet up their academic needs.
The students who are interested in this aid must fill up the FAFSA form and receive the Student Aid Report to determine the student's financial position.
Olivet Nazarene University federal school code is 001741. The following are some of the financial aid.
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The Federal-Aid includes Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, TEACH Grant, Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct PLUS Loan, Direct Unsubsidized Loan.
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The State Aid includes the Illinois Student Assistance Commission Monetary Award Program.
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The Institutional Aid includes Academic Grants and Academic Scholarship.
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The Military Aid includes Yello Ribbon Program, Army ROTC Scholarship.
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