Olivet Nazarene University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3840 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1072 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1001 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #44 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #3537 of 4,026 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Church of the Nazarene
- Acceptance rate
- 67%
- Undergraduates
- 2,569
- Graduates
- 706
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- olivet.edu
Olivet Nazarene University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Olivet Nazarene University has an acceptance rate of 67% and is among the top 29% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 66% | 68% |
| Applicants | 4,426 | 1,833 | 2,593 |
| Admissions | 2,961 | 1,201 | 1,760 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 648 | 312 | 336 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
709 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
777 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
219 or 34%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 960
or below
75% of them
had 1190
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Olivet Nazarene University are 960-1190 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
107 or 16%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Olivet Nazarene University are 18-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2071 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 425 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 302 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 169 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 112 (3%) |
| Asian | 97 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 55 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 35 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Olivet Nazarene University is $22,707 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,617 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,148 |
| $48-75K | $19,653 |
| $75-110K | $23,922 |
| $110K+ | $26,174 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,950 | $10,957 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,950 | $10,957 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,950 | $10,957 |
| Fee in-district | $990 | |
| Fee in-state | $990 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $990 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,690 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,590 |
Olivet Nazarene University majors
Olivet Nazarene University has granted 594 bachelor's degrees across 66 programs, 306 master's across 13 programs, and 11 doctorate degrees in Education, Other. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Olivet Nazarene University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 44 | 72 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 80 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 70 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 52 | ||
| Psychology, General | 41 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 40 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 37 | ||
| Engineering, General | 31 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 5 | 22 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 26 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 24 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 23 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 23 | ||
| Social Work | 22 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 18 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 8 | 6 | |
| Nursing Education | 12 | ||
| Zoology & Animal Biology | 12 | ||
| Education, Other | 11 | ||
| General Studies | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 10 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 10 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 10 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 9 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 8 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 8 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Child Development | 7 | ||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 7 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 7 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Interior Design | 7 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 7 | ||
| Environmental Science | 6 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 5 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 4 | ||
| Computer Science | 4 | ||
| Economics, General | 4 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 4 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 4 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 3 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 3 | ||
| Church Planting | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 2 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | ||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 2 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 1 | ||
| Christian Studies | 1 | ||
| Data Science, General | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Physical Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Writing, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 594 | 306 | 11 |
Olivet Nazarene University has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 40% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 55% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Olivet Nazarene University has published 532 scientific papers with 3,339 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Medicine, Sociology, Philosophy, Biology, Psychology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4 | 12 |
| 1993 | 1 | 6 |
| 1994 | 6 | 13 |
| 1995 | 1 | 20 |
| 1996 | 2 | 22 |
| 1997 | 7 | 18 |
| 1998 | 3 | 15 |
| 1999 | 8 | 22 |
| 2000 | 13 | 22 |
| 2001 | 11 | 23 |
| 2002 | 11 | 26 |
| 2003 | 11 | 30 |
| 2004 | 16 | 49 |
| 2005 | 5 | 40 |
| 2006 | 5 | 52 |
| 2007 | 5 | 46 |
| 2008 | 7 | 50 |
| 2009 | 13 | 63 |
| 2010 | 23 | 54 |
| 2011 | 31 | 51 |
| 2012 | 34 | 63 |
| 2013 | 34 | 58 |
| 2014 | 20 | 69 |
| 2015 | 34 | 58 |
| 2016 | 36 | 79 |
| 2017 | 19 | 138 |
| 2018 | 31 | 150 |
| 2019 | 16 | 292 |
| 2020 | 27 | 288 |
| 2021 | 17 | 334 |
| 2022 | 20 | 331 |
| 2023 | 5 | 301 |
| 2024 | 17 | 306 |
Notable alumni
-
Ben Zobrist
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Benjamin Thomas Zobrist is an American former professional baseball second baseman and outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays/Rays, Oakland Athletics, Kansas City Royals, and Chicago Cubs. Zobrist played in three World Series and won the last two, becoming a two-time World Series champion in consecutive seasons of 2015 with the Royals and 2016 with the Cubs. He was the World Series MVP in 2016.
-
Stephen Gould
- Occupations
- tenoropera singermusician
- Biography
-
Stephen Grady Gould was an American heldentenor and leading interpreter of Richard Wagner's stage works. He performed around 100 times at the Bayreuth Festival, notably as Tannhäuser starting in 2004, and later Siegfried and Tristan. In 2022, his performance in all three roles earned him nicknames such as Iron Man.
-
Ben Heller
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Benjamin Heller is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago Cubs organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
-
Adam Kotsko
- Occupations
- religious studies scholartheologianphilosopheruniversity teacherwriter
- Biography
-
Adam Kotsko is an American theologian, religious scholar, culture critic, and translator, working in the field of political theology. He served as an Assistant Professor of Humanities at Shimer College in Chicago, which was absorbed into North Central College in 2017. He writes about philosophers Slavoj Žižek and Giorgio Agamben, as well as American pop culture.
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Teresa K. Woodruff
- Years
- 1963-.. (age 62)
- Occupations
- obstetricianbiologistuniversity teacherscientistoncologist
- Biography
-
Teresa Kaye Woodruff is an American medical researcher in human reproduction and oncology, with a focus on ovarian biology, endocrinology, and women's health. She joined Michigan State University as the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs in August 2020. Woodruff served as the interim President of Michigan State University from November 4, 2022 to March 4, 2024, following the resignation of Samuel L. Stanley. She was previously the Thomas J. Watkins Memorial Professor and Vice Chair for Research and Chief of the Division of Reproductive Science in Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois.
General info
| Alternative names | ONU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1907 |
| Motto | Education with a Christian Purpose |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 544 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | One University Avenue Bourbonnais, Illinois, 60914-2271 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 18,000 |
| Phone | 8159395011 |