Olivet Nazarene University is a private, faith-based institution located in the beautiful historic heart of Kankakee, Illinois. Founded in 1907, Olivet provides a Christian education experience that will prepare students to impact the world for Christ and to positively impact those who live and work around them. With an award-winning faculty and several quality academic programs, the university offers a traditional college experience with the added benefit of a support system for students. Students who attend have the opportunity to choose from over 90 programs, including numerous transfer and internship/co-op opportunities. Olivet also offers a diverse student population with a variety of ethnic backgrounds and social life, creating a unique and vibrant campus setting. The university also strives to provide a supportive environment and encourages open dialogue between students and faculty, while providing resources and opportunities to assist in achieving academic and personal successes.
- Address: One University Avenue, Bourbonnais, IL 60914-2271
- Phone: (815) 939-5011
- Website: www.olivet.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 3,764
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $25
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $36,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Room & Board | $12,550 |
| Other | $1,000 |
| Total Cost | $51,500 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 67%
- SAT Range: 970 – 1190
- ACT Range: 19 – 26
Majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Engineering, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: #N/A
- Part-time: #N/A
Student Gender
- Male: 36%
- Female: 64%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 3%
- Black or African American: 8%
- Hispanic / Latino: 10%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 70%
- Two or More Races: 3%
- Unknown: 4%
- Non-resident Alien: 1%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: #N/A
- 25 and Over: #N/A
- Age Unknown: #N/A
Student Residence
- In-State: 58%
- Out-of-State: 42%
- Unknown: 0%