Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, Illinois · Private nonprofit, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$20,729
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
60.8%
Admission rate
56%
Undergrad size
2,603
In-state tuition
$38,900
Out-of-state tuition
$38,900
Cost of attendance
$51,981
Median earnings (10y)
$53,213
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,117
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 70.8%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (21%), humanities & arts (19%), stem (18%).
- STEM18%
- Health14%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts19%
- Social sciences21%
- Trades & services12%
- Business15.9%~415 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions14.0%~365 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education9.2%~240 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering6.7%~175 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~165 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~150 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~150 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~135 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication5.0%~130 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science4.6%~120 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~95 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Theology3.3%~85 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences3.3%~85 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology3.1%~80 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.3%~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.1%~30 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.8%~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~10 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 167 | $62,658 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 150 | $94,037 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 146 | $53,203 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 142 | $55,994 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 108 | $40,707 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 102 | $52,504 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 86 | $26,012 | $27,000 |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's | 82 | $61,282 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 69 | $34,669 | $26,951 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 64 | $25,732 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 61 | — | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 61 | $36,059 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 52 | $38,114 | $27,000 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | Master's | 51 | $47,300 | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 47 | $29,995 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 35 | $26,868 | $26,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 33 | $45,757 | $27,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 32 | $40,474 | $27,000 |
| Education, Other. | Doctoral | 27 | $72,457 | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology. | Bachelor's | 27 | $21,015 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 27 | $22,951 | $27,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 26 | $28,800 | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Graduate certificate | 26 | $62,031 | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. | Master's | 25 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Graduate certificate | 20 | — | — |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 19 | $53,595 | $27,000 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Graduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Olivet Nazarene University
Olivet Nazarene University is a mid-sized institution located in Bourbonnais, Illinois, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,603 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Olivet Nazarene University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $20,729 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $38,900 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $51,981 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 60.8%, a above-average completion outcome. 70.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $53,213 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Olivet Nazarene University confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (21% of credentials), humanities & arts (19% of credentials), stem (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Olivet Nazarene University accepts 56% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,117. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Bourbonnais, Illinois (suburb), Olivet Nazarene University draws students from across Illinois and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Olivet Nazarene University
Q.How much does Olivet Nazarene University cost?
The average net price at Olivet Nazarene University is $20,729 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $51,981.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University?
Olivet Nazarene University has a 6-year graduation rate of 60.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Olivet Nazarene University?
Olivet Nazarene University admits 56% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Olivet Nazarene University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Olivet Nazarene University graduate earns $53,213 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Olivet Nazarene University?
Published tuition is $38,900 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Olivet Nazarene University located?
Olivet Nazarene University is located in Bourbonnais, Illinois (ZIP 60914).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Olivet Nazarene University at their official website.