More selective than 42% of North Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Mount Olive 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.
We don't have University of Mount Olive's Common Data Set yet, the college's own report of what it weighs in admissions, early decision and waitlist numbers. Work at University of Mount Olive or have its file? Send it to us.
University of Mount Olive 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, University of Mount Olive is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 18 | 24 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Mount Olive admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 76% | — | — | 18–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 78% | — | — | 17–22 | 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 University of Mount Olive compared with other North Carolina colleges?
University of Mount Olive has the 33rd-lowest acceptance rate of 56 North Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Belmont Abbey College | 75% | 47% | $24,639 |
| 30 | Methodist University | 75% | 44% | $24,704 |
| 31 | Catawba College | 75% | 47% | $17,879 |
| 32 | High Point University | 75% | 74% | $38,707 |
| 33 | University of Mount Olive | 76% | 52% | $18,853 |
| 34 | Salem College | 77% | 57% | $18,277 |
| 35 | Lees-McRae College | 77% | 42% | $28,340 |
| 36 | Gardner-Webb University | 77% | 55% | $17,674 |
| 37 | Winston-Salem State University | 78% | 47% | $13,479 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All North Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Mount Olive
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Mount Olive admissions questions
What is the University of Mount Olive acceptance rate?
University of Mount Olive accepts 76% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,359 of 1,748 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Mount Olive require the SAT or ACT?
University of Mount Olive considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Mount Olive?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (277 of 1,359).
Is University of Mount Olive getting harder to get into?
University of Mount Olive accepted 76% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 78% for Fall 2023.
Is University of Mount Olive the right fit for your family?
Get a free report comparing University of Mount Olive with up to 4 other schools on what you'd actually pay, what graduates in your major earn, and how each fits your priorities.
Build my free reportCheck my chances of getting inWe never share your contact information.
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 University of Mount Olive overview