More selective than 79% of Illinois colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
34% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 16% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Olivet Nazarene University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Olivet Nazarene University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Olivet Nazarene University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 620 |
| SAT math | 460 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 950 | 1220 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Olivet Nazarene University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 56% | 490–620 | 460–600 | 19–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 67% | 480–600 | 480–590 | 18–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Olivet Nazarene University compared with other Illinois colleges?
Olivet Nazarene University has the 12th-lowest acceptance rate of 53 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Judson University | 48% | 60% | $18,558 |
| 9 | Governors State University | 48% | 22% | $12,329 |
| 10 | Quincy University | 51% | 45% | $20,359 |
| 11 | Illinois Institute of Technology | 55% | 75% | $18,425 |
| 12 | Olivet Nazarene University | 56% | 61% | $20,729 |
| 13 | Lake Forest College | 57% | 78% | $28,673 |
| 14 | Augustana College | 63% | 73% | $22,736 |
| 15 | Blackburn College | 63% | 57% | $18,460 |
| 16 | University of St Francis | 65% | 67% | $13,006 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Illinois colleges →
Who enrolls at Olivet Nazarene University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Olivet Nazarene University admissions questions
What is the Olivet Nazarene University acceptance rate?
Olivet Nazarene University accepts 56% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,961 of 4,426 applicants were admitted.
Does Olivet Nazarene University require the SAT or ACT?
Olivet Nazarene University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 34% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 16% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Olivet Nazarene University?
The middle 50% of Olivet Nazarene University enrolled first-year students scored 950–1220 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Olivet Nazarene University?
22% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (649 of 2,961).
Is Olivet Nazarene University getting harder to get into?
Olivet Nazarene University accepted 56% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 67% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Olivet Nazarene University overview