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Olivet Nazarene University

#830 in US ranking Bourbonnais, IL
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$54,914
Tuition & fees
$41,120
Avg. aid
$29,047
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
56%
SAT range
950–1220
ACT range
19–26

Outcomes

Graduation rate
61%
Median salary
$46,661
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Olivet Nazarene University?

Olivet's listed recurring student events include the Ollies Follies Variety Show, Rock-N-Glow and an All-School Christmas Party. They illustrate a campus calendar that includes performances and social gatherings alongside academic and religious activities.

Ollies Follies centers on student variety entertainment. The other events offer opportunities to gather outside class, although their activities and schedules can change from year to year. Students hoping to attend or participate should use the current campus calendar rather than rely on a past event description.

What are the student housing and dining options at Olivet Nazarene University?

Olivet provides university-operated undergraduate housing, and most students in the reported count live on campus. Residential options include residence halls; applicants should check the current housing materials for room types, eligibility and any apartment-style options available to their class year.

Housing availability should not be read as a guarantee of a preferred building or roommate arrangement. Students should review the housing application, contract dates, first-year residency rules and any accommodation process before accepting an offer. Campus dining and meal-plan choices should be compared against where a student expects to live and how often they will eat on campus. Residence-hall internet access is reported, while students considering a commute can register a car, including in their first year.

Olivet Nazarene University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

47

Olivet Nazarene University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1
Undergraduates living on campus
80%

Olivet Nazarene University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Part time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Olivet Nazarene University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Benner Library

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

Yes

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Olivet Nazarene University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Olivet Nazarene University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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