Olivet Nazarene University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Bourbonnais, IL
5.0 2 reviews

#19 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,339

Location Bourbonnais, Illinois
Website olivet.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small Suburban
Religious Affiliation Church of the Nazarene

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Bourbonnais, Illinois, approximately 50 miles south of Chicago, Olivet Nazarene University is a private Christian liberal arts institution affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene. The 275-acre suburban campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the prominent Burke Administration Building with its distinctive clock tower. As a comprehensive university, ONU offers undergraduate and graduate programs across five schools, with notable strengths in nursing, business, education, and engineering. The university maintains a residential campus culture where most undergraduate students live in campus housing, and participates in NAIA Division I athletics as the Tigers, competing in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference. Students are required to participate in chapel services and adhere to lifestyle guidelines consistent with the university's Christian mission.

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Ratings

Olivet Nazarene University is rated within the top 50% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Olivet Nazarene University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 950/1220
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/26

Acceptance Rate

55.9%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 24.5%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$38,900

Costs for Olivet Nazarene University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$38,900
Books and Supplies		$850
Other Fees		$990
Room and Board		$11,090
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,845
Total One Year Cost		$56,675

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

56% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Olivet Nazarene University are Health Professions, Business, and Education. 23% of students major in Health Professions, 22% in Business, and 12% in Education.