University of Mount Olive

  • 3/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Mount Olive, NC
  • 0 reviews
#15 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
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Overview

Total enrollment

2,109
University of Mount Olive overview
University of Mount Olive overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • 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.

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Ratings

University of Mount Olive is rated within the lower 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    3 out of 10
  • Academics
    4 out of 10
  • Resources
    2 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    4 out of 10
  • Value
    2 out of 10
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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
University of Mount Olive admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 990/1150
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 16/21
  • GPA 2.85

Acceptance Rate

75.8%
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  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 19.8%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$27,366
Costs for University of Mount Olive
Fee Cost
Tuition $27,366
Books and Supplies $1,350
Other Fees $1,150
Room and Board $12,040
Budget for Other Expenses $2,000
Total One Year Cost $43,906
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

45% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Mount Olive are Business, Health Professions, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. 32% of students major in Business, 20% in Health Professions, and 14% in Liberal Arts and Humanities.

  • Business 32%
  • Health Professions 20%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 14%
  • Education 12%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 10%
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Last updated: August 2026