Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Mount Olive, North Carolina |
| Online | moc.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Town Fringe |
| Religious Affiliation | Original Free Will Baptist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in the eastern North Carolina town of Mount Olive, the University of Mount Olive (formerly Mount Olive College) is a private institution affiliated with the Original Free Will Baptist denomination. The 250-acre rural campus, established in 1951, features a mix of modern and traditional brick buildings surrounded by pine forests and agricultural land. The university maintains its liberal arts foundation while offering career-focused programs, with notable strengths in business, agriculture, and education. Traditional undergraduate students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing provided in several residence halls, while the university also serves a significant population of adult and online learners. The school's athletic teams, known as the Trojans, compete in NCAA Division II as members of Conference Carolinas.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Mount Olive College is rated within the lower 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Mount Olive College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#938 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#558 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#16 in Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
#74 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1150 |
| ACT | 16/21 |
| GPA | 2.85 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 |
| Other Fees | $1,000 |
| Room and Board | $9,983 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,924 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 32% |
| Health Professions | 20% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 14% |
| Education | 12% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 10% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199069 IPEDS survey data for Mount Olive College.
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Last updated February 24, 2024