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How strong are the academics at Olivet Nazarene University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

15:1
Student to faculty ratio
55%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Olivet Nazarene has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Olivet Nazarene University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Olivet Nazarene's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Olivet Nazarene University:

78%
First-year retention rate
55%
4-year grad rate
64%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Olivet Nazarene University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Engineering, General
21.2
32.96
44.72
56.48
68.24
80

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 23
  • Zoology/Animal Biology 12
  • Ecology 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 44
  • Accounting 10
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 9
  • Organizational Leadership 5
  • Actuarial Science 5
  • Business/Commerce, General 4
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
  • Management Science 0
  • Fashion Merchandising 0
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 23
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 4
  • Organizational Communication, General 4
  • Public Relations/Image Management 2
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 7
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 7
  • Computer Science 4
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General 2
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other 0
  • Information Technology 0
  • Information Science/Studies 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 26
  • Music Teacher Education 8
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 7
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 6
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 5
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 4
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 1
  • Social Science Teacher Education 1
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Art Teacher Education 1
Engineering
  • Engineering, General 31
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
  • Writing, General 1
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Development 7
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 1
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 80
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 8
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 3
History
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 37
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 11
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 4
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 4
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 4
  • Data Science, General 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 6
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 24
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 10
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Christian Studies 1
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 0
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 3
  • Chemistry, General 2
  • Physical Sciences, General 1
  • Physical Sciences, Other 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 41
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 22
  • Public Policy Analysis, General 0
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 9
  • Economics, General 4
  • Sociology, General 1
  • Geography 0
  • Social Sciences, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Missions/Missionary Studies 8
  • Divinity/Ministry 8
  • Youth Ministry 4
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 3
  • Religious/Sacred Music 1
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 0
  • Religious Education 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 10
  • Interior Design 7
  • Music, General 3
  • Music Theory and Composition 2
  • Music Performance, General 2
  • Jazz/Jazz Studies 1
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