University of Mount Olive: Review & Facts

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University of Mount Olive is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,240 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1951 and is the only institution located in Mount Olive, North Carolina.

University of Mount Olive is affiliated with Free Will Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, and master's degree are offered at University of Mount Olive.

Majors
Offered
58
University of Mount Olive follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 58 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Education, Agriculture, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at University of Mount Olive is relatively low at 63% (close to North Carolina average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
63%
Fair
The graduation rate at University of Mount Olive is low: 44%. Roughly 36% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Mount Olive is decent: 16:1. Read more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are high, about $22,600 a year. The additional fees at University of Mount Olive beyond tuition are approximately $1,000, which totals $23,600 a year.

Read the details about University of Mount Olive additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
75%
Doable
According to recent data, 1,838 applications were submitted and 1,371 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Mount Olive in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$2,600
Low
University of Mount Olive provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Mount Olive, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
University of Mount Olive offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 700 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- nearly $2,600 per year.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Mount Olive. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, University of Mount Olive appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Mount Olive Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Mount Olive
634 Henderson St
Mount Olive, North Carolina
28365-0919, USA
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