Olivet Nazarene University Illinois

Private liberal arts university near Chicago focused on health professions, with 3,275 students and moderate selectivity.

College statistics

Address:
One University Avenue
Bourbonnais, IL
60914
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
https://www.olivet.edu/
Setting:
Suburb
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Health Professions and Related Programs

Olivet Nazarene University is a private, not-for-profit liberal arts institution located in Bourbonnais, Illinois, a suburb southwest of Chicago. The university emphasizes professional preparation, particularly in health professions and related fields, alongside a broader undergraduate curriculum. With an enrollment of 3,275 students, it maintains a residential campus environment.

Annual tuition is $37,910 with a total cost of attendance of $49,000 when room and board are included. The university admitted 66.9% of applicants in its most recent admissions cycle. Enrolled students typically present SAT scores with a 75th percentile of 600 in reading and 590 in math, or an ACT composite score at the 75th percentile of 28.

Olivet suits students seeking a smaller, faith-affiliated institution with practical focus on health careers and professional programs. Those considering enrollment should visit the official website at https://www.olivet.edu/ to learn more about program offerings, financial aid packages, and campus life.