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Olivet Nazarene University

Olivet Nazarene University
One University Avenue
Bourbonnais, IL 60914

Official telephone: (815) 939-5011
Website: https://www.olivet.edu/
Screen last updated on: January 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 648-1463
800 648-1463 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $25
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship important
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience not considered

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 5,034
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 3,423
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 36%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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