Olivet Nazarene University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3809 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1077 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1004 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #44 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #3659 of 4,114 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Church of the Nazarene
- Acceptance rate
- 56%
- Undergraduates
- 2,711
- Graduates
- 628
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- 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 56% and is among the top 19% 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 | 56% | 65% | 64% |
| Applicants | 5,789 | 2,001 | 2,581 |
| Admissions | 3,234 | 1,303 | 1,657 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 790 | 388 | 402 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
768 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
761 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
233 or 29%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 950
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Olivet Nazarene University are 950-1220 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
125 or 16%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Olivet Nazarene University are 19-26 (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 | 2027 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 405 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 342 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 274 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 108 (3%) |
| Asian | 77 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 56 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 40 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Olivet Nazarene University is $21,281 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 | $17,232 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,056 |
| $48-75K | $18,019 |
| $75-110K | $23,218 |
| $110K+ | $25,580 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,910 | $12,450 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,910 | $12,450 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,910 | $12,450 |
| Fee in-district | $990 | |
| Fee in-state | $990 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $990 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,383 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,090 |
Olivet Nazarene University majors
Olivet Nazarene University has granted 521 bachelor's degrees across 70 programs, 317 master's across 12 programs, and 4 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 | 45 | 120 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 69 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 51 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 2 | 43 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 42 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 36 | ||
| Engineering, General | 35 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 27 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 19 | ||
| Social Work | 18 | ||
| Accounting | 17 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 16 | ||
| Psychology, General | 16 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 15 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 15 | ||
| Zoology & Animal Biology | 15 | ||
| Child Development | 12 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 11 | ||
| Economics, General | 10 | ||
| Interior Design | 9 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 9 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 3 | 5 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 7 | ||
| General Studies | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 6 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 5 | ||
| Nursing Education | 5 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 5 | ||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 4 | ||
| Education, Other | 4 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 4 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 4 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 3 | ||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 3 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 3 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 3 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | 2 | |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 2 | ||
| Data Science, General | 2 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 2 | ||
| Environmental Science | 2 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 2 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 2 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 2 | ||
| Religious Education | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | ||
| Computer Science | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 1 | ||
| Criminology | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Geography | 1 | ||
| Human Services, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music Technology | 1 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Physical Sciences, Other | 1 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 521 | 317 | 4 |
Olivet Nazarene University has a graduation rate of 61%, which is among the 37% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 61% | 56% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Olivet Nazarene University has published 535 scientific papers with 3,545 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 6 |
| 1994 | 6 | 13 |
| 1995 | 2 | 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 | 18 | 334 |
| 2022 | 20 | 331 |
| 2023 | 5 | 300 |
| 2024 | 17 | 311 |
| 2025 | 1 | 262 |
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. Internationally, Zobrist represented the United States.
-
Stephen Gould
- Occupations
- opera 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 63)
- Occupations
- obstetricianbiologistuniversity teacherscientistoncologist
- Biography
-
Teresa Kaye Woodruff is an American university administrator and medical researcher in human reproduction and oncology, with a focus on ovarian biology, endocrinology, and women's health. She is President Emerita of Michigan State University, having served as interim president from 2022 to 2024. Woodruff initially joined Michigan State University as the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs in 2020. In 2025, she was a recipient of the National Medal of Science, the first person from Michigan State University to receive the honor.
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 | 539 |
| 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 |