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Interested in attending Olivet Nazarene University?

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.

68
%
Acceptance rate
June 30
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Olivet Nazarene University?

68%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Olivet Nazarene accepted 68% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 5,034 people applied and 3,605 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1959 / 2908 (67%)
Men
1464 / 2126 (69%)

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 2 years at Olivet Nazarene University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024

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

19%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 19% 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
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Recommendation(s)

Important

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • State Residency
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

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

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Olivet Nazarene is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

34%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

16%

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Olivet Nazarene University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

June 30
Regular admission deadline

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