University of Mount Olive is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Mount Olive, North Carolina with 1,796 undergraduates. It admits 76% of applicants, costs an average of $18,927 a year after grants and graduates 42% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
University of Mount Olive acceptance rate and admissions
University of Mount Olive admitted 76% 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. The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
University of Mount Olive tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $29,100 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $13,200 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $39,759 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $18,927 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $18,927 a year after grants and scholarships, $20,832 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 University of Mount Olive's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
University of Mount Olive graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 42% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $54,851 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 46% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
University of Mount Olive majors and what graduates earn
University of Mount Olive awarded bachelor's degrees in 40 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($93,698).
All 40 majors at University of Mount Olive
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 University of Mount Olive
7 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 7 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 35 | $64,177 | $27,919 |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 32 | n/a | $50,192 |
| Health administration | Master's | 9 | $88,827 | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,796 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 66% women, 34% men
- 17 students for every faculty member
- Setting: rural, distant
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Mount Olive?
University of Mount Olive admitted 76% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does University of Mount Olive cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $29,100. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $18,927 a year in 2024-25.
Is University of Mount Olive test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, University of Mount Olive reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at University of Mount Olive?
42% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do University of Mount Olive graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $54,851 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.