Olivet Nazarene University
- 4 Year
- BOURBONNAIS, IL
CollegeGrad School
Olivet Nazarene University
- grade B minusOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- BOURBONNAIS, IL
- Rating 3.74 out of 5 1,394 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B minus
- Valuegrade B+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Campusgrade B minus
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade C minus
- Professorsgrade C+
- Locationgrade C+
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade C minus
- Student Lifegrade C+
- Safetygrade A minus
About
Athletic Division
NAIA
Athletic Conference
Mid-States Football Association
From Olivet Nazarene University
Here, at one of the nation’s premier Christian universities, we believe higher education should have a higher purpose.
With accredited programs, award-winning academics, and a faculty touting degrees from a wide spectrum of world-class educational institutions, Olivet stands committed to integrating faith and learning.
Olivet students gain knowledge and wisdom, and secure degrees that place them ahead of the pack, with portfolios and experience as evidence of an “Education With a Christian purpose.”
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Olivet Nazarene University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
68%
SAT Range
970-1200
ACT Range
19-26
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
No
Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into ONU?
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Cost
Net Price
$20,431 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$28,396 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
93%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 71 responses79%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 97 responses68%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 97 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Nursing131 Graduates
- Business60 Graduates
- Engineering48 Graduates
- Communications41 Graduates
- Psychology40 Graduates
- Social Work and Youth Services35 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Safety Studies29 Graduates
- Marketing29 Graduates
- Biology24 Graduates
- Elementary Education24 Graduates
ONU School of Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University’s Department of Nursing continues its commitment to quality education and faculty. As the demand for nurses increases, Olivet graduates are entering the profession well-prepared for success.
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
5
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
5
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,508 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
135
Undergrads Over 25
7%
Pell Grant
40%
Varsity Athletes
26%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
90%
Poll
92%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 108 responsesPoll
51%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 136 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,400 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
64%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%86%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 56 responsesOlivet Nazarene University Reviews
Rating 3.74 out of 5 1,394 reviews
Personally I like olivet, it is a great place to make life long friends and become very close with your roommate. Honestly I hate that they lock you in the building at night with an alarm after midnight, if you are late, you sleep in your car. I don’t like the rules about no guys in girl dorms, I feel like we should be allowed to have men over whenever we want, as friends or as relationships. The food in ludwig center is not that great, the lasagna is good, but everything else is cheap and should be better for what is paid for. Going to a private university the food should be better. The rules here suck, but the overall friendship experience is great! The school is great for learning opportunities, and the professors are very ready to help their students. The class sizes are nice because you are able to get the help you need.
Olivet Nazarene University was one of the greatest decisions of my life. As an student athlete, I was able to still have a rich college experience without the feeling of being "owned" by my athletic team. ONU has a thriving arts community as well. Professors take a personal investment in you and walk alongside you as you learn. My faith grew exponentially as a student through weekly chapel, dorm bible studies, professor devotional/prayer time, and by being around other Christians my age. HIGHLY recommend considering ONU!
Highly recommend making a visit to Olivet during your college search process! Olivet was the perfect size school - small enough to have a great community, big enough to have tons of opportunities. My professors invested in me, leaders on campus mentored me, and I met the best people here!
Olivet is proof that you don't have to compromise on academic integrity to go to a school with a great Christian community. I was challenged in the classroom and challenged to grow in my faith.
Olivet is proof that you don't have to compromise on academic integrity to go to a school with a great Christian community. I was challenged in the classroom and challenged to grow in my faith.