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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Olivet Nazarene University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

65
%
Acceptance rate
3.46
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Olivet Nazarene University?

65%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Olivet Nazarene accepted 65% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 4,582 people applied and 3,234 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
1657 / 2581 (64%)
Men
1303 / 2001 (65%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Olivet Nazarene University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

24%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 24% ended up enrolling at Olivet Nazarene University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Olivet Nazarene University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Olivet Nazarene considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Olivet Nazarene University?

3.46
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Olivet Nazarene University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.46.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
28%
3.75-3.99
18%
3.50-3.74
13%
3.25-3.49
12%
3.00-3.24
9%
2.50-2.99
12%
2.00-2.49
7%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

34%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

16%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
460
75th Percentile
600
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
490
75th Percentile
620
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
960
75th Percentile
1220
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