Olivet Nazarene University
One University Avenue
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
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https://www.olivet.edu/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 800-648-1463 |
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| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | University |
| Denomination | Nazarene |
| Date founded | 1907 |
| Degrees offered | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| County | Kankakee |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 388 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 402 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 790 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 1 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 389 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 1,186 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 1,373 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 2,559 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 45 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 100 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 145 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 1,231 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 1,473 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 2,704 |
| Total enrollment | 2,704 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| White | 59% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 9% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 41% |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 2% |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 6% |
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| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 30 credits |
| In-state tuition | $40,130 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,130 |
| Fees | $990 |
| Books and supplies | $850 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $11,990 |
| Board and transportation (live with parents) | $2,425 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Class load (number of credits taken) | Yes |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| School employees and their children | Yes |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30 credits per year.) |
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| Financial aid contact person | Greg Bruner |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Aid |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 815-939-5249 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | March 1 |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2024-2025 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $37,775 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 85% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $5,846 |
| Scholarship or grant | $32,201 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $35,237 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 84% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $7,137 |
| Scholarship or grant | $29,530 |
| * "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
| Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 753 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 653 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 2,242 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 1,941 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 77% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $31,881 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |
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| Admissions phone (local) | 815-928-5603 |
| Admissions phone (toll free) | 800-648-1463 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| Number of male applicants | 2,001 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 1,303 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 389 |
| Number of female applicants | 2,581 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 1,657 |
| Total number of applicants | 4,582 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 2,960 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Important |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| High school class rank | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Not considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Not considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Not considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Not considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | Yes |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| 400 - 499 | 22% |
| 500 - 599 | 38% |
| 600 - 699 | 30% |
| 700 - 800 | 6% |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 25% |
| 500 - 599 | 40% |
| 600 - 699 | 21% |
| 700 - 800 | 6% |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 18% |
| 18 - 23 | 35% |
| 24 - 29 | 32% |
| 30 - 36 | 14% |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.57 |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 73% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 52% |
| Between four and five years | 6% |
| Between five and six years | 1% |
| Feature | Note |
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| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| Doctorate | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 320 |
| Student faculty ratio | 15.71:1 |
| All students must meet: | |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Student-designed major | Yes |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Naval ROTC | Yes |
| Cooperative education | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (225) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Benner Library |
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| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Marching band | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 47 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Accounting Club, Zoology Club, Entrepreneurship Club, Law & Politics Society, Capitol Hill Gang |
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| Percentage of students who live on campus | 80% |
| Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 1% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Senior |
| Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
| Housing options | Men only, women only |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
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| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
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| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Grad admissions contact person | Ryan Spittal |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 800-648-1463 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 1,231 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 1,473 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 2,704 |
| Total enrollment | 2,704 |
| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| In-state tuition* | $10,957 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $10,957 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |