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How strong are the academics at Olivet Nazarene University?

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

16:1
Student to faculty ratio
24
Average class size
53%
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 16:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
102
10-19
149
20-29
149
30-39
58
40-49
33
50-99
27
100+
9

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:

73%
First-year retention rate
53%
4-year grad rate
61%
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
Engineering, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
9
21
33
45
57
69

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Zoology/Animal Biology 15
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 15
  • Ecology 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 45
  • Accounting 17
  • Business Administration and Management, General 7
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 6
  • Management Information Systems, General 6
  • Actuarial Science 3
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2
  • Business/Commerce, General 2
  • Organizational Leadership 2
  • Management Science 0
  • Fashion Merchandising 0
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 16
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 6
  • Public Relations/Image Management 2
  • Public Relations/Image Management 2
  • Organizational Communication, General 2
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General 11
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 7
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 6
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 4
  • Computer Science 1
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other 1
  • Information Science/Studies 0
  • Information Technology 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 16
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 8
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 8
  • Music Teacher Education 6
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 3
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 3
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 1
  • Social Science Teacher Education 1
  • Social Science Teacher Education 1
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 1
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Art Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Engineering, General 35
  • Engineering, General 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 6
  • Writing, General 1
  • Writing, General 0
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Development 12
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 69
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 2
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 2
History
  • History, General 4
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 27
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 7
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 3
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 3
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 3
  • Data Science, General 2
  • Data Science, General 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 2
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 19
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 9
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 5
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 2
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 1
  • Religion/Religious Studies 1
  • Christian Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 2
  • Chemistry, General 2
  • Physical Sciences, Other 1
  • Physical Sciences, General 0
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 0
  • Chemistry, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 16
  • Psychology, General 5
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 18
  • Social Work 4
  • Human Services, General 1
  • Human Services, General 1
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 1
  • Public Policy Analysis, General 0
Social Sciences
  • Economics, General 11
  • Economics, General 10
  • Sociology, General 3
  • Political Science and Government, General 3
  • Sociology, General 1
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
  • Geography 1
  • Criminology 1
  • Social Sciences, General 1
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Religious/Sacred Music 4
  • Youth Ministry 4
  • Divinity/Ministry 3
  • Missions/Missionary Studies 3
  • Religious Education 2
  • Divinity/Ministry 1
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 1
  • Youth Ministry 1
  • Missions/Missionary Studies 1
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 15
  • Interior Design 9
  • Music, General 2
  • Music Theory and Composition 2
  • Music Technology 1
  • Art/Art Studies, General 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Jazz/Jazz Studies 0
  • Music Performance, General 0
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