Olivet Nazarene University Acceptance Rate
Bourbonnais, Illinois · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,426
- Admitted
- 2,961
- Yield
- 21.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Olivet Nazarene University's acceptance rate has fallen from 74.5% in 2014–15 to 66.9% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 4,783 to 4,426 (-7%) over that period.
Its 66.9% rate makes Olivet Nazarene University more selective than about 67% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 66%.
Olivet Nazarene University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 21.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,783 | 3,563 | 74.5% | 780 |
| 2015–16 | 4,133 | 3,165 | 76.6% | 734 |
| 2016–17 | 4,305 | 3,345 | 77.7% | 704 |
| 2017–18 | 3,964 | 2,623 | 66.2% | 752 |
| 2018–19 | 4,053 | 2,637 | 65.1% | 692 |
| 2019–20 | 5,019 | 2,899 | 57.8% | 696 |
| 2020–21 | 4,711 | 3,136 | 66.6% | 558 |
| 2021–22 | 5,881 | 3,561 | 60.6% | 661 |
| 2022–23 | 6,196 | 3,581 | 57.8% | 682 |
| 2023–24 | 4,426 | 2,961 | 66.9% | 649 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,593 | 1,760 | 67.9% |
| Men | 1,833 | 1,201 | 65.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–600 | 34% |
| SAT Math | 480–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–28 | 16% |
How Olivet Nazarene University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Olivet Nazarene University's acceptance rate?
Olivet Nazarene University's acceptance rate is 66.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,961 admitted of 4,426 applicants).
Is Olivet Nazarene University test optional?
Olivet Nazarene University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Olivet Nazarene University?
Olivet Nazarene University received 4,426 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,961.
What SAT score do you need for Olivet Nazarene University?
Admitted students at Olivet Nazarene University typically scored 480–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Olivet Nazarene University getting harder to get into?
Olivet Nazarene University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 74.5% in 2014–15 to 66.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.olivet.edu/.