Olivet Nazarene University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	2,479
Religious affiliation	Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	61%
Students retention rate	78%
On-time graduation rate	64%

Located in Bourbonnais, Illinois, Olivet Nazarene University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Olivet Nazarene University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Olivet Nazarene University is 15-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Illinois is 14-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

Olivet Nazarene University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

60.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$37,440

Cost of attendance at Olivet Nazarene University in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$37,440

Cost of attendance at Olivet Nazarene University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Olivet Nazarene University received on average $28,396 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$28,396

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	224	40%	$4,804	$1,075,991
Other Federal Grant	339	61%	$4,373	$1,482,438
State Grant/Scholarships	166	30%	$5,071	$841,743
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	556	100%	$24,267	$13,492,635
Total Grant & Scholarships	557	100%	$28,396	$15,816,816

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Olivet Nazarene University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Olivet Nazarene University students is 63.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 62.0%.

63.8%

asian 90.0% 9 students
African American 31.9% 15 students
white 67.0% 384 students
unknown 55.0% 11 students
hispanic 64.9% 37 students
International Students 66.7% 4 students
Mixed Race 35.3% 6 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mid-States Football Association
Baseball Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Olivet Nazarene University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Olivet Nazarene University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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