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Mount Olive College Admission Requirements

Mount Olive, North Carolina

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Your chances of getting into Mount Olive College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

74.6%
Admission Difficulty for Mount Olive College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Mount Olive College is 74.6%.  Its admission rate is the 36th lowest in North Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Mount Olive College and can you get accepted?

Mount Olive College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 1,371 out of the 1,838 who applied were admitted.

Mount Olive College typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.85. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Mount Olive College?

75% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Mount Olive College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 2.85 or better
  • Earn B- grades in high school
  • Score 1070 on the SAT
  • Score 18 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Mount Olive College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

2.85

Typical High School Grades 

B-

What GPA do you need to get into Mount Olive College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Mount Olive College are to have around a 2.85 high school GPA. You can get into Mount Olive College with slightly below average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Mount Olive College accepts 75% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Mount Olive College is 2.85 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B- letter grades and regularly score around 80-82 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #49 in North Carolina for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Mount Olive College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.9 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Mount Olive College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Mount Olive College. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

990-1150

Applicants Submitting SAT 

14%
SAT Scores for Mount Olive College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 490
Math 25th Percentile 500
Composite 25th Percentile 990
SAT Scores for Mount Olive College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 570
Math 75th Percentile 580
Composite 75th Percentile 1150
Average SAT Score 1070

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Mount Olive College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Mount Olive College is 1070 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 990-1150. Students who get into Mount Olive College score in the top 62 percent of all SAT test takers..  Mount Olive College ranks #27 in the state of North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1070 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Mount Olive College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 990 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 990, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 910, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Mount Olive College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1070 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1070, you have around a 75% chance of being admitted. A 1150 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 85% chance of getting in.

Mount Olive College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1150 and Above Good >85%
1070 to 1150 Avg + 75%-85%
990 to 1070 Avg - 61%-75%
910 to 990 Reach 45%-61%
Less than 910 Low <45%
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Mount Olive College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

16-21 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

31%
ACT Scores for Mount Olive College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 14
Math 25th Percentile 15
Composite 25th Percentile 16
ACT Scores for Mount Olive College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 21
Math 75th Percentile 21
Composite 75th Percentile 21
Average ACT Score 18

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Mount Olive College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Mount Olive College is 18, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 16 and 21.  The school ranks #41 in North Carolina for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 18. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 16 and score in the score in the top 75 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

31 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Mount Olive College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Mount Olive College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Mount Olive College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 18 score has around 75% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 87% with a 21 ACT score.

Mount Olive College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
21 and Above Good >87%
18 to 21 Avg + 75%-87%
16 to 18 Avg - 64%-75%
14 to 16 Reach 52%-64%
Less than 14 Low <52%
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High School Class Rank

68% of Mount Olive College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 47% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Mount Olive College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 10%
Top 25% of class 47%
Top 50% of class 68%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Mount Olive College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,104 734 1,838
Accepted 815 556 1,371
Acceptance Rate 74% 76% 75%
Enrolled 137 131 268
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 24% 20%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Mount Olive College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Mount Olive College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Mount Olive College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
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 considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Mount Olive College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Mount Olive College is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 2.85 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1070 on the SAT and 18 on the ACT will further lock in your application.

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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.

Last updated February 24, 2024