According to the school, Olivet Nazarene University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university located 50 minutes south of Chicago, offers over 100 areas of study and 14 study-abroad opportunities, including places like China, Egypt, Russia and England. Seventy-four percent of Olivet’s faculty members hold a Ph.D. or the highest degree in their field. Olivet is also home to Shine.fm/WONU, a student- run 35,000-watt radio station ranked among the nation’s top contemporary Christian music stations for its format. In addition, the Weber Center, which has garnered attention from other colleges for its impressive technology, is just one example of the University’s commitment to leading-edge facilities.
| School | Date Established: | 1907 † |
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| School Type: | Campus | |
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| Students | Enrolled Students: | 4,666 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio: | 16 to 1 |
| Cost | In State Tuition: | $23,590 |
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| Out of State Tuition: | $23,590 | |
| Books and Supplies: | $1,000 | |
| Students with Financial aid:** | 99% |
| Accreditation | Olivet Nazarene is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. † |
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Olivet Nazarene University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. We are a service of the Church of the Nazarene and theologically grounded in the Wesleyan tradition.
We have made “Education With a Christian Purpose” a mission for more than 100 years. We believe in equipping students with the tools necessary to succeed in their careers while making a difference in their world for Christ.
Olivet’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies is designed to meet you, the adult learner, at the place you are in your journey, whether you’re looking to complete your degree, enhance your current career or make a career change. Our 19 master’s and continuing education programs are academically rigorous, yet tailored to your unique needs.
Accelerated programs offered. Financial aid assistance is available to those who qualify.
