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Olivet Nazarene University
About 56 in 100 applicants get into Olivet Nazarene University — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Olivet Nazarene University occupies suburban Bourbonnais, IL — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Church of the Nazarene affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $84,705 four years out. Faculty pay averages $90,984 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 2,603 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 70.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 960 and 1190 — below the IL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Olivet Nazarene University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Olivet Nazarene University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 960–1190 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Olivet Nazarene University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 480 | 540 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 540 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Olivet Nazarene University received 4,426 applications and admitted 2,961 (66.9%), with 649 enrolling.
How Olivet Nazarene University compares
| Olivet Nazarene University | Illinois median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 55.9% | 77% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $38,900 | $31,360 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $53,213 | $58,572 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Olivet Nazarene University's median earnings are $53,213 — below the Illinois benchmark of $58,572. Weigh that against the $38,900 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Olivet Nazarene University lists tuition at $38,900 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Olivet Nazarene University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $38,900 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Olivet Nazarene University enrolls 2,603 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Olivet Nazarene University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
60.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 39% don't — ask a Olivet Nazarene University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Olivet Nazarene University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,705 |
| Engineering, General | $82,632 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $77,132 |
| Economics | $68,935 |
| Biology, General | $58,864 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,973 |
| Marketing | $56,787 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $56,435 |
| Social Work | $52,114 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,300 |
| Psychology, General | $49,427 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,009 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,435 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,455 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,321 |
Median earnings for these 15 Olivet Nazarene University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $53,213 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 48 additional Olivet Nazarene University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Olivet Nazarene University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 960–1190 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 55.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Olivet Nazarene University's acceptance rate?
66.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,961 admitted from 4,426 applicants.
How much does Olivet Nazarene University cost?
At Olivet Nazarene University, published tuition is $38,900 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Olivet Nazarene University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Olivet Nazarene University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $53,213 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Illinois
- Quincy University — 50.9% admitted
- Methodist College — 38.9% admitted
- Lake Forest College — 56.8% admitted
- Judson University — 47.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.