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Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, Illinois 60914-2271

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Suburban

Known for health sciences

Olivet Nazarene University is a private institution in Bourbonnais with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1103, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.5K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,213 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,539.

Established
1907
Motto
Education With a Christian Purpose!
Mascot
Toby the Tiger
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

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67%Acceptance
1103SAT Avg
2,485Students
14:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$53,213Earnings 10yr
$21,539Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Olivet Nazarene University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate66.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1103

Reading & WritingMid: 550
480600
MathMid: 535
480590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1828

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

66.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1103

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$37,940
Room & Board$10,590
Books & Supplies$850
Total Cost of Attendance$50,557
Average Net Price$21,539
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,617
$30–48K$17,148
$48–75K$19,653
$75–110K$23,922
$110K+$26,174

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,539

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,313

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

18

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (82)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,485
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Black 10%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.3%
Freshman Retention68.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,278
8 Years$53,428
10 Years$53,213

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$40,400
Men
$49,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from IL state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M
52 mi(90 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
130 mi(225 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
132 mi(229 min)

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