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Summary
Olivet Nazarene University is a private institution that was founded in 1907. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,054, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 250 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Olivet Nazarene University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest), 58. Its tuition and fees are $28,090 (2012-13).
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Founded in 1907, Olivet Nazarene University, a private, Christian, liberal arts university located 50 minutes south of Chicago, offers more than 100 areas of study and over 10 international study-abroad opportunities, including places like China, Egypt, Russia and England. Olivet's mission is "to provide high-quality academic instruction for the purpose of personal development, career and professional readiness, and the preparation of individuals for lives of service to God and humanity." At Olivet, "Education with a Christian Purpose" means faith is at the heart of superior academics, athletics, social atmosphere, and ministry opportunities. The University is home to Shine.FM/WONU, a student-run 35,000-watt radio station ranked among the nation's top contemporary Christian music stations for its format. The University opened a new 3,059-seat chapel, which hosts the entire campus for worship and the surrounding community for a variety of events. Also on campus is the Weber Center, which has garnered attention from other colleges for its impressive technology, and Strickler Planetarium, which is one of only three planetariums in the state of Illinois with digital projection capabilities. In December of 2012, a new 168,000 square-foot student life and recreation center will open for the campus community. This facility will include a full arena, a 25 yard pool, a 3 story atrium with climbing wall, and an area for fitness and weight training. These are just some examples of the University's commitment to leading-edge facilities. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1907 |
| Religious affiliation | Church of the Nazarene |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $19,929,963 |
Applying
When applying to Olivet Nazarene University, it's important to note the application deadline is August 27. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 25. The application fee at Olivet Nazarene University is $25. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 80.0 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 80.0% |
| Application deadline | August 27 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 25 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Olivet Nazarene University is 17:1, and the school has 40.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Olivet Nazarene University include: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Elementary Education and Teaching; Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other; Business Administration and Management, General; and Social Work. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 71.5 percent.
Student Life
Olivet Nazarene University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,054, with a gender distribution of 35.3 percent male students and 64.7 percent female students. At this school, 70.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 30.0 percent of students live off campus. Olivet Nazarene University is part of the NAIA athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 4,271 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NAIA |
Campus Info & Services
Olivet Nazarene University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, health service, and health insurance. Olivet Nazarene University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Olivet Nazarene University, 70 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Olivet Nazarene University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 70% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Olivet Nazarene University, 81.0 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $15,573.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $28,090 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $7,900 (2012-13) |
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