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Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, Illinois · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$49,278

Acceptance Rate

67%

Graduation Rate

63%

Annual Tuition

$37,940

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Olivet Nazarene University earn a median of $53,213 ten years after entry — 2% below the national median. Acceptance rate 66.9%, average SAT score 1117, in-state tuition $37,940.

At a Glance

Total Students

2,485

Retention Rate

68%

Faculty Ratio

14

Financial Aid

68%

Median Debt

$25,000

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,117

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

490–620

SAT Math (middle 50%)

460–600

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

19–26

Institution Overview

Olivet Nazarene University is a private, non-profit institution with 2,485 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 66.9% and a graduation rate of 63.3%. The retention rate is 68.1%. The in-state tuition is $37,940, and 68% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, the median earnings are $48,282. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $49,278, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $53,213. The median debt for students is $25,000.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$48k

1 YEAR

$49k

5 YEARS

$53k

10 YEARS

Top 35% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Olivet Nazarene University graduates earn a median salary of $48,282. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $49,278. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $53,213. The median debt for graduates is $25,000, and 68% of students receive financial aid.

Olivet Nazarene University has an acceptance rate of 66.9%, a graduation rate of 63.3%, and a retention rate of 68.1%. The in-state tuition is $37,940. The total student population is 2,485.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 252 / yr
Median Salary $102,373

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 199 / yr
Median Salary $58,918

Curriculum and Instruction

Graduates 168 / yr
Median Salary $62,530

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 129 / yr
Median Salary $61,017

Engineering, General

Graduates 79 / yr
Median Salary $66,394

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Graduates 51 / yr
Median Salary $59,061

Special Education and Teaching

Graduates 35 / yr
Median Salary $68,371

Economics

Graduates 33 / yr
Median Salary $54,169

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 32 / yr
Median Salary $34,877

Biology, General

Graduates 32 / yr
Median Salary $33,908

Psychology, General

Graduates 31 / yr
Median Salary $24,194

Marketing

Graduates 28 / yr
Median Salary $40,829

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 28 / yr
Median Salary $44,072

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduates 26 / yr
Median Salary $28,990

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 24 / yr
Median Salary $23,259

Fine and Studio Arts

Graduates 23 / yr
Median Salary $16,290

Social Work

Graduates 21 / yr
Median Salary $31,720

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Campus Location

Bourbonnais, Illinois

Bourbonnais, IL 60914-2271

Olivet Nazarene University is located in Bourbonnais, Illinois. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Olivet Nazarene University has an acceptance rate of 66.9%.