University of Mount Olive Admission Requirements

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University of Mount Olive Admission Overview

University of Mount Olive admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year University of Mount Olive admitted 75.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.85 GPA (B) and SAT 990-1150 / ACT 16-21. University of Mount Olive 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

University of Mount Olive is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

University of Mount Olive Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

75.8%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The University of Mount Olive acceptance rate is 75.8%. Last year, 1,459 of 1,926 applicants were admitted. That is the 33rd lowest acceptance rate in North Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

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

University of Mount Olive is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

University of Mount Olive typically 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.

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

University of Mount Olive GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

2.85

Typical High School Grades

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 2.85

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at University of Mount Olive typically have around a 2.85 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have slightly below average high school grades. University of Mount Olive is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #47 in North Carolina for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.9 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

University of Mount Olive SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

990-1150

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 490
Math 500
Composite 990

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 570
Math 580
Composite 1150

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at University of Mount Olive typically score around a 1070 SAT (middle 50% 990–1150) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 53rd percentile nationally. University of Mount Olive ranks #32 in the state of North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 990 to 1150

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SAT policy

University of Mount Olive 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 1070 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 University of Mount Olive
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1150+	Above 75th	>86%
1070 to 1150	Avg +	76%-86%
990 to 1070	Avg -	62%-76%
Below 990	Below mid-50	<62%

What do these figures mean?

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

University of Mount Olive ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

16-21

Freshmen reporting ACT

10%

25th Percentile Scores

English 14
Math 15
Composite 16

75th Percentile Scores

English 21
Math 21
Composite 21

Average ACT

Incoming testers at University of Mount Olive typically have around a 18 ACT (mid-50 16–21) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 38th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. University of Mount Olive places #40 among colleges in North Carolina for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 16 to 21

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to University of Mount Olive without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 18.0 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 University of Mount Olive
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
21+	Above 75th	>87%
18 to 21	Avg +	76%-87%
16 to 18	Avg -	65%-76%
Below 16	Below mid-50	<65%

How to read these figures

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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

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

University of Mount Olive admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,148	778	1,926
Accepted	870	589	1,459
Acceptance Rate	76%	76%	76%
Enrolled	156	133	289
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	18%	23%	20%

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

Application Requirements

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

University of Mount Olive 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 considered for admission, even 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 University of Mount Olive 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 University of Mount Olive
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

University of Mount Olive is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 75.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.85 GPA (about an B average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (990-1150); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

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