Olivet Nazarene University: Review & Facts

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Olivet Nazarene University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,255 students enrolled. This school was established in 1907 and is the only school located in Bourbonnais, Illinois.

Olivet Nazarene University is affiliated with Church of the Nazarene.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Olivet Nazarene University.

Majors
Offered
95
Olivet Nazarene University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 95 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Nursing, Management, Business, and Theology and Religion. 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 normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Olivet Nazarene University student retention rate is fair at 77% (above Illinois average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
77%
Good
The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is average - 66%.

Student to faculty ratio at Olivet Nazarene University is pretty decent - 14:1. Read more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high - around $37,000 a year. The additional fees at Olivet Nazarene University not covered by tuition are roughly $1,000; which comes to a total of $38,000 per year.

Read the details about Olivet Nazarene University 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
58%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 6,196 applications were submitted and 3,581 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get admitted at this school.

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

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Olivet Nazarene University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,200
Low
Olivet Nazarene University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Olivet Nazarene University, 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
C+
Dicey
Olivet Nazarene University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 2,500 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, nearly $3,200 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Olivet Nazarene University. 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 information, Olivet Nazarene University appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Olivet Nazarene University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Olivet Nazarene University
One University Avenue
Bourbonnais, Illinois
60914-2271, USA
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