Olivet Nazarene University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Bourbonnais, Illinois with 2,603 undergraduates. It admits 56% of applicants, costs an average of $19,978 a year after grants and graduates 60% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Olivet Nazarene University acceptance rate and admissions
Olivet Nazarene University admitted 56% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 490 to 620, math 460 to 600). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Olivet Nazarene University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $41,120 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $11,990 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $54,914 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $19,978 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $19,978 a year after grants and scholarships, $34,936 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Olivet Nazarene University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Olivet Nazarene University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 60% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $58,865 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $25,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 42% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Olivet Nazarene University majors and what graduates earn
Olivet Nazarene University awarded bachelor's degrees in 62 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($84,705).
All 62 majors at Olivet Nazarene University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Olivet Nazarene University
11 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 11 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 163 | $65,608 | $20,500 |
| Nursing | Master's | 56 | $107,113 | $47,666 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 42 | $60,874 | $23,649 |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 36 | $59,250 | $20,696 |
| Divinity and ministry | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Pastoral ministry | Master's | 5 | $41,201 | n/a |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Education, Other | Doctoral | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Religious studies | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 2,603 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 54% women, 46% men
- 15 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small suburb
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Olivet Nazarene University?
Olivet Nazarene University admitted 56% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Olivet Nazarene University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $41,120. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $19,978 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Olivet Nazarene University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 490 to 620 in reading and writing and 460 to 600 in math, and 19 to 26 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Olivet Nazarene University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Olivet Nazarene University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University?
60% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Olivet Nazarene University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $58,865 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.