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Olivet Nazarene University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
55.9%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹36,53,955Out-of-state
Students
2,603Undergraduates
Students per teacher
15.1Student to faculty

About

Olivet Nazarene University (ONU) is a private university in Bourbonnais, Illinois, United States. It is affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene. Named for its founding location, Olivet, Illinois, ONU was originally established as a grammar school in east-central Illinois in 1907. In the late 1930s, it moved to the campus in Bourbonnais.

Admissions planning estimate

55.9% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 20.9%–90.9%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 66.9%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 66.9% (2,961/4,426; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

56 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 5,840
Offered a place 3,250
Enrolled 790

24.3% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite950-1220
4001600
ACT composite19-26
136

What a year costs

₹47,75,503 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹36,53,955
  • Housing₹10,41,706
  • Books & supplies₹79,842
Sticker price ₹47,75,503
After aid (average) ₹19,47,116

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹36,53,955
Out-of-state ₹36,53,955

Average aid awarded: ₹27,73,812 a year.

Outcomes and support

70.8%
Retention
60.8%
Graduation
76%
Get financial aid
52%
From out of state

One teacher for every 15.1 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 59.2%
Hispanic 13.2%
Unknown 9.9%
African American 8.1%
Multiracial 3.5%
Asian 2.1%
Pacific Islander 1.5%
Native American 0.3%

8 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Transfer

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Bible/Biblical Studiesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Programmingbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Data Sciencebachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Servicesbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiologybachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesbachelor
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministriesbachelor
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Otherbachelor
Physical Sciences, Generalbachelor
Physical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Policy Analysisbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Religious Educationbachelor
Religious Music and Worshipbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operationsbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor
Zoology/Animal Biologybachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate55.86%
Total Applicants5840
Admitted Applicants3250
Enrolled Applicants790
Application Fee₹2,348
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %950
SAT Composite 75th %1220
ACT Composite 25th %19
ACT Composite 75th %26

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹36,53,955
Out-of-State Tuition₹36,53,955
Average Housing Cost₹10,41,706
Books & Supplies₹79,842
Average Net Price₹19,47,116
Students Receiving Aid76%
Average Aid Awarded₹27,73,812
Out-of-State Students52%

Student Body Diversity

African American8.14%
Asian2.07%
Hispanic13.22%
White59.24%
Multiracial3.53%
Native American0.27%
Pacific Islander1.54%
International2.11%
Unknown Race9.87%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate60.84%
Retention Rate70.83%
Student/Faculty Ratio15.1:1
Total Undergraduates2603

Contact

Street Address1 University Ave
ZIP Code60914
Phone(815) 928-5603
Websitehttps://www.olivet.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/