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Olivet Nazarene University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range960 to 1220

ACT Range19 to 26

Average GPA3.57

Acceptance Rate55.9%

At Olivet Nazarene, test-optional does not mean scores are irrelevant: nearly a third of applicants submitted SAT results. If your GPA is near the 3.57 average, aim for the upper half of the SAT range, around 1220, or a comparable ACT near 26, to strengthen your admissions position.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Olivet Nazarene University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Olivet Nazarene University enrolls about 2,704 undergraduates. Olivet Nazarene has a 73% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 61% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15.7:1.

Location

Bourbonnais, IL

Undergrad Enrollment2,704

Freshman Retention73%

SettingN/A

Student to Faculty Ratio15.7:1

Graduation Rate61%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Olivet Nazarene University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because Olivet Nazarene is test-optional and does not list a fixed ED, EA, or Regular Decision deadline, this timeline only matters if you choose to submit scores. Aim to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, and use the summer before senior year and a fall retake for a stronger or superscored result before you apply.

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What you'll actually pay

Olivet Nazarene is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $38,900, and 83% of students receive aid. The average merit award is $25,952; submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$38,900

Room and Board$11,090

Average Merit Award$25,952

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid83%

Average Aid Package$37,775

Average Debt at Grad$31,881

Olivet Nazarene’s listed cost of attendance is about $49,990, including tuition, fees, room, and board. Financial aid is common, with 83% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $37,775. Merit awards are also significant, averaging $25,952 for recipients. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $31,881.