55.86%

Acceptance Rate

$25,347

Avg.Financial Aid

001741

FAFSA Code

Olivet Nazarene University Report Card

Selectivity
D
55.9% acceptance rate
Academics
C+
61% graduation rate
Class Size
C-
16:1 student-faculty ratio
Value
B-
$38,900 tuition

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Key Facts: Olivet Nazarene University

Institution
Olivet Nazarene University
Type
Private not-for-profit

Data compiled by The College Monk from IPEDS/NCES and official university sources. Last verified July 2026. Citable source →

Olivet Nazarene University

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Church of the Nazarene

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    HLC

  • Website

    www.olivet.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    2,603

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide 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.

Location & Contact

Address

One University Avenue, Bourbonnais, Illinois

Contact

Phone: (815) 939-5011
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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 Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    1st Aug

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    55.86%

  • SAT Range

    1000 - 1220

  • SAT/ACT

    Recommended

  • ACT Range

    20 - 26

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $25

  • 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 Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $20,729

  • Average Annual Cost

    $38,900

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $47,670

  • Other Fees

    $990

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $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 The highest degree offered by the Institution.

NA

Student:Faculty Ratio

16:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

71%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

59%

Male Professors

41%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular 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

  • 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

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

3,231

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

30%

Full-time / Part-time

91% / 9%

Students Gender

Male

41%

US National: 44%

Female

59%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

76%

Unknown

1%

Black

8%

Hispanic

9%

Two or more races

3%

Non Resident alien

1%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

40%

Out Of State

59%

In State

1%

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 Security

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.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$35,300/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$40,400/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$21,500 - $27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$223 - $280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$25,347

Students Receiving Federal Grants

38%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,738

Students Receiving State Aid

26%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,560

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$22,361

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the 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.

  • The Federal-Aid includes Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, TEACH Grant, Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct PLUS Loan, Direct Unsubsidized Loan.  

  • The State Aid includes the Illinois Student Assistance Commission Monetary Award Program.

  • The Institutional Aid includes Academic Grants and Academic Scholarship.

  • The Military Aid includes Yello Ribbon Program, Army ROTC Scholarship. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Olivet Nazarene University

How hard is it to get into Olivet Nazarene University?

Olivet Nazarene University is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 55.9%. Strong applicants typically have above-average test scores, a rigorous course load, and compelling extracurricular activities.

How much does Olivet Nazarene University cost?

Tuition at Olivet Nazarene University is approximately $38,900 per year before financial aid. Room, board, fees, and personal expenses add to the total cost of attendance. Most students receive scholarships or financial aid that reduces the net price.

How many students attend Olivet Nazarene University?

Olivet Nazarene University enrolls approximately 2,603 students across its programs.

What is the graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University?

The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is 61%, reflecting the percentage of students who complete their degree within the standard timeframe.

What is the student-faculty ratio at Olivet Nazarene University?

The student-faculty ratio at Olivet Nazarene University is 16:1, meaning students typically have good access to faculty for mentoring, research, and smaller class experiences.

What SAT and ACT scores do I need for Olivet Nazarene University?

Olivet Nazarene University typically admits students with SAT scores in the range of 490-620 (Reading) and 460-600 (Math) and ACT composite scores of 19-26. Check the admissions office for the most current testing requirements and whether test-optional policies apply.

Is Olivet Nazarene University a public or private university?

Olivet Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution.

When is the application deadline for Olivet Nazarene University?

Application deadlines at Olivet Nazarene University vary by program. Early Decision and Early Action applicants typically submit in November, while Regular Decision deadlines fall in early January. Always check the official admissions website for the current cycle's dates.

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