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Olivet Nazarene University Admission Requirements

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Olivet Nazarene University Admission Overview

Olivet Nazarene University admission requirements are competitive. Last year Olivet Nazarene University admitted 55.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 950-1220 / ACT 19-26. Olivet Nazarene University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Olivet Nazarene University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

55.9%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Olivet Nazarene University

Acceptance Rate

The Olivet Nazarene University acceptance rate is 55.9%. Last year, 3,234 of 5,789 applicants were admitted. That is the 12th lowest acceptance rate in Illinois.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Olivet Nazarene University and can you get accepted?

Olivet Nazarene University is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

24% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Olivet Nazarene University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.38*

Typical High School Grades

B+

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.38*

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Average GPA

Olivet Nazarene University has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.38 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. Olivet Nazarene University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

*3.38 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

Olivet Nazarene University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

950-1220

Freshmen who sent SAT

29%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 490
  • Math 460
  • Composite 950
SAT 25th percentile scores for Olivet Nazarene University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 620
  • Math 600
  • Composite 1220
SAT 75th percentile scores for Olivet Nazarene University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Olivet Nazarene University typically score around a 1090 SAT (middle 50% 950–1220) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 57th percentile nationally. Olivet Nazarene University ranks #26 in the state of Illinois for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 950 to 1220

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SAT policy

Olivet Nazarene University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1090 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Olivet Nazarene University
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1220+ Above 75th >71%
1090 to 1220 Avg + 57%-71%
950 to 1090 Avg - 40%-57%
Below 950 Below mid-50 <40%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Olivet Nazarene University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

19-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

16%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 17
  • Math 18
  • Composite 19
ACT 25th percentile scores for Olivet Nazarene University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 26
  • Math 26
  • Composite 26
ACT 75th percentile scores for Olivet Nazarene University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Olivet Nazarene University typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 19–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Olivet Nazarene University places #31 among colleges in Illinois for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 26

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Olivet Nazarene University without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Olivet Nazarene University
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
26+ Above 75th >73%
22 to 26 Avg + 56%-73%
19 to 22 Avg - 42%-56%
Below 19 Below mid-50 <42%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Olivet Nazarene University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,581 2,001 5,789
Accepted 1,657 1,303 3,234
Acceptance Rate 64% 65% 56%
Enrolled 402 389 791
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 24% 30% 24%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Olivet Nazarene University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Olivet Nazarene University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Olivet Nazarene University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Olivet Nazarene University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Olivet Nazarene University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 55.9% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (950-1220); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=147828.

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Last updated: August 2026