Olivet Nazarene University
Olivet Nazarene University

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, IL, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Located in Bourbonnais, Illinois, just 45 miles from Chicago, Olivet’s 275-acre campus offers beautiful, park-like grounds, leading-edge technology, and historic landmarks for 3,700 undergraduate students to call their home away from home. Olivet is a vibrant community, with nearly 200 areas of study, 22 title-winning athletic teams, graduate and doctoral degrees, more than 90 clubs and organizations, and so much more. Providing students an “Education with a Christian Purpose”, Olivet integrates passion and calling with career preparedness to build up graduates who are well-rounded professionals ready to serve God and their community.

Acceptance Rate:
58%
Average Net Price:
$22,707
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
23
Average SAT Composite
1098

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$22,707
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$40,130
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$40,130
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$11,990
Books and Supplies
$990
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$17,884
$30k - $48k
$16,837
$48k - $75k
$18,941
$75k - $110k
$22,143
$110k+
$22,996
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
92%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
35%
Average Aid Per Year
$29,708
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
35%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,809
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$25,092

 

Students receiving state aid
28%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5309
Students receiving federal aid
65%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,809
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$33,661
$30k - $48k
$32,692
$48k - $75k
$30,527
$75k - $110k
$28,868
$110k+
$24,245
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$50,669,380
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$13,708,753

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
73%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,107
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Students receiving federal loans
73%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,361
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,774

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Church of the Nazarene
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
58%
Acceptance Rate
6196
Students Applied
119
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
55%
Out-Of-State Students
36%
Average ACT Composite: 23
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1098
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
480
75th
590
Reading
25th
490
75th
610
3.5
Average GPA

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-648-1463
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,255
Total Number of Undergrads
2,519
0
100
53%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
65%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
86

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
43%
57%
Residency
In-State Students
55%
Out-Of-State Students
36%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
46
Countries Represented
26
Ethnicity
African American
9%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Hispanic
12%
White
65%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
28%
Student Organizations
43
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
70%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
79%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional 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
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Olivet Nazarene University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$44,000
Top 5 Cities
Chicago
Indianapolis
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Kansas City
Top 5 Employers
Olivet Nazarene University
Church of the Nazarene
Advocate Health Care
The Salvation Army
Riverside Healthcare
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Healthcare Services
Community and Social Services
Business Development
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,000
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Because I was an undeclared major my freshman year I took a lot of different classes. I learned a lot of things in all of them. All the teachers that I had were very good and really cared about their students.
Andy from Peoria, IL
Because Olivet is such a small school, students can develop relationships with professors very easily. I always feel like I learn the most in classes in which I know the professors. For classes that I have struggled with, asking questions and meeting with the professors has helped me figure out what it is exactly that they want me to learn.
Most of the general education classes are interesting because they cover only the basics and what is most applicable to every kind of student. On the other hand, some general education classes are frustrating because the professor goes very in depth and expects such a thorough understanding of the area of study. While these classes are a pain, they are still not a ton of work and are scarce.
Nicole
The professors here are great in their field. Do not be afraid of the academics because it is not Harvard or a big school like that, we still have amazing professors who teach us about the subject field and life from a Christian perspective. Olivet is really great for the fields of Ministry/Theology, Education, and Nursing, but is great at everything else as well.
Kyle from Springfield, IL
Olivet is a place that is both spiritually and academically challenging. It offers a close knit community that supports you as you grow and learn. The community as a whole works together, and offers a full and exciting campus life.
Melyssa from Parma, MI
Olivet Nazarene University is a wonderful school that focuses on educating students for their future careers with an emphasis on how their Christian faith will affect their careers and their lives. The Christian atmosphere allows for great opportunities for in depth discussions about a wide variety of topics, ranging from spiritual matters to future career goals and beyond. Students here receive a top notch academic education, as well as spiritual formation that can affect the rest of their lives, if they are willing to let it.
Corey from Merrillville, IN
olivet has a nice campus, and i am really looking forward to the new student life and recreation center. the professors that i have talked to seem nice and they all offer a different teaching style.
The teachers are wonderful and are very informative in their area of study. Some of the teachers are also very funny and know how to keep the material entertaining. They are also welcomed to you sharing your ideas to make the class better.
Alexis from Trotwood, OH
I have learned so much this semester at Olivet! I absolutely love my professors because they are so willing to help me with anything and they really know the information that they are teaching!
Hayley from Normal, IL
A very clean and beautiful campus, located in a small college town on the outskirts of Kankakee Community. The professors are extremely helpful. Though it is small, you cant beat the spiritual environment that surrounds you through both students and staff.
Lauren from Modesto, CA
Academically challenging, yet the professors are willing to go above and beyond for students. The students are inviting and still willing to get to know people. The admissions offices are will prepared and laid out, all that you need is at your fingertips.
Virginia from Wheaton, IL