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Olivet Nazarene University

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Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, IL · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Church of the Nazarene · Church of the Nazarene

Real cost

Average price after aid $20,729 a year

Median debt at graduation: $25,000 (all students)

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Olivet Nazarene University is a Church of the Nazarene university in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Chapel is held twice a week, residential undergraduates are required to attend, and the Office of Spiritual Development runs a Monday night Upper Room worship gathering and Shalom Project mission trips. The general education program requires three Christianity courses, and the catalog lists a Theology major.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Olivet Nazarene University

  1. MonToday

    • 9:00PMWorship night

  2. TueToday

    No set time

  3. WedToday

    • 10:00AMChapel

  4. ThuToday

    • 9:30AMChapel

  5. FriToday

    No set time

  6. SatToday

    No set time

  7. SunToday

    No set time

No set time: Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Students are expected to take part in chapel twice a week.

Source: olivet.edu
What's a normal week?

Chapel meets Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m., and students also meet for worship on Mondays at 9 p.m.

Source: olivet.edu
Where do I find community?

Prayer Warriors is a group dedicated to encouraging community through prayer.

Source: olivet.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Outreach ministries serve the surrounding community through acts of service, and every year hundreds of students travel throughout the United States and around the world.

Source: olivet.edu

Rankings

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
61 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.61%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.71%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,117 · ACT 22.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.15 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,761

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

BWorship and chapel: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

77 of 100 points · 7 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekTwice a week (Chapel is held on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m; two services a week.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Chapel | Olivet Nazarene Universityolivet.edu/life-at-olivet/spiritual-development/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel services are held weekly on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m., plus additional revival services in the fall and spring.”
      Chapel is held weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with revival services in the fall and spring.
    2. University Life Handbook 2026-2027olivet.edu/wp-content/uploads/University-Life-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “participate in chapel twice a week”
      Students participate in chapel twice a week.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Residential undergraduates are required to attend all scheduled chapels and have three skips.)
    Sources (1)
    1. University Life Handbook 2026-2027, Chapel Policyolivet.edu/wp-content/uploads/University-Life-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “all scheduled chapels and are allowed three”
      Residential undergraduates are required to attend all scheduled chapels and are allowed three skips.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (The Upper Room student gathering meets every Monday at 9 p.m. for worship and devotions.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Development | Olivet Nazarene Universityolivet.edu/life-at-olivet/spiritual-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students meet for weekly worship and devotions on Mondays at 9 p.m. in the Warming House.”
      The Upper Room meets every Monday at 9 p.m. for worship and devotions.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Now and then (Prayer Warriors is listed as a prayer group. The prayer chapel's hours are not used because the handbook layout is ambiguous.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Ministries | Olivet Nazarene Universityolivet.edu/life-at-olivet/spiritual-development/student-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Prayer Warriors: Is dedicated to empower and encourage community through prayer”
      Prayer Warriors is a student group dedicated to prayer.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel | Olivet Nazarene Universityolivet.edu/life-at-olivet/spiritual-development/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Ryan Green, University Chaplain”
      Ryan Green is the University Chaplain, who leads chapel messages.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel | Olivet Nazarene Universityolivet.edu/life-at-olivet/spiritual-development/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel services are held within the 3,000-seat Betty and Kenneth Hawkins Centennial Chapel.”
      Chapel services are held in Centennial Chapel, a 3,000-seat chapel on campus.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer3 or 4 times a week (3 weekly times documented: 2 chapel, 1 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

100 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (General education (Christianity, 9 hours) requires THEO 110, BLIT 210 Christian Scriptures and CMIN 310 Christian Living.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Design for Educational Excellence | Olivet Nazarene University Catalog 2026-2027catalog.olivet.edu/content.php?catoid=15&navoid=1260 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “THEO 110 - Introduction to Christianity”
      THEO 110 Introduction to Christianity is a required general education course.
      “BLIT 210 - Christian Scriptures”
      BLIT 210 Christian Scriptures is a required general education course.
      “CMIN 310 - Christian Living”
      CMIN 310 Christian Living is a required general education course.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Education With a Christian Purpose | Olivet Nazarene University Catalog 2026-2027catalog.olivet.edu/content.php?catoid=15&navoid=1259 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “This mission statement clearly identifies Olivet as a university that seeks to help students integrate faith and learning.”
      The mission statement commits the university to integrating faith and learning.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology Major, B.A. | Olivet Nazarene University Catalog 2026-2027catalog.olivet.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=15&poid=5327&returnto=1332 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Theology Major, B.A.”
      Olivet offers a Theology major.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Statement of Faith | Olivet Nazarene Universityolivet.edu/about/statement-faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “There is one God — the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.”
      Olivet publishes a statement of faith.
CChristian community: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

55 of 100 points · 4 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (Only the University Chaplain is named on the official chapel page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel | Olivet Nazarene Universityolivet.edu/life-at-olivet/spiritual-development/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Ryan Green, University Chaplain”
      Ryan Green is the University Chaplain, who leads chapel messages.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (Revival services are held in the fall and spring, two a year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel | Olivet Nazarene Universityolivet.edu/life-at-olivet/spiritual-development/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel services are held weekly on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m., plus additional revival services in the fall and spring.”
      Chapel is held weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with revival services in the fall and spring.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few (Four named campus student groups (Upper Room, Prayer Warriors, HeArt Ministry and Heart for Missions) are listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Ministries | Olivet Nazarene Universityolivet.edu/life-at-olivet/spiritual-development/student-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Teams that minister to the campus community”
      Student teams minister to the campus community, including HeArt Ministry, Prayer Warriors and Heart for Missions.
    2. Spiritual Development | Olivet Nazarene Universityolivet.edu/life-at-olivet/spiritual-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students meet for weekly worship and devotions on Mondays at 9 p.m. in the Warming House.”
      The Upper Room meets every Monday at 9 p.m. for worship and devotions.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Development | Olivet Nazarene Universityolivet.edu/life-at-olivet/spiritual-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Spiritual Life ministries are chaired by the Co-Executive Officers for Spiritual Life”
      Spiritual Life ministries are led by Co-Executive Officers for Spiritual Life.
AMissions and service: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

100 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Development | Olivet Nazarene Universityolivet.edu/life-at-olivet/spiritual-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The outreach ministries are designed to serve our surrounding community through acts of service”
      Outreach ministries serve the surrounding community through acts of service.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsMany each year (Hundreds of students travel each year through the Shalom Project. Participation is encouraged, not required.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Development | Olivet Nazarene Universityolivet.edu/life-at-olivet/spiritual-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every year, hundreds of Olivet students travel throughout the U.S. and around the world”
      Hundreds of students travel each year on Shalom Project mission trips in the U.S. and abroad.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceMany (Several local partnerships are listed, including the Pregnancy Resource Center, Habitat for Humanity and the Kankakee County jail ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Ministries | Olivet Nazarene Universityolivet.edu/life-at-olivet/spiritual-development/student-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Partners with the local Pregnancy Resource Center to encourage, support and serve both women and families in Kankakee County.”
      Life Support partners with the local Pregnancy Resource Center.
      “as they partner with the local chapter of Habitat in building a home for a family”
      Students partner with the local Habitat for Humanity chapter to build homes.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsMany (The Shalom Project runs cross-cultural trips in many countries each year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Development | Olivet Nazarene Universityolivet.edu/life-at-olivet/spiritual-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every year, hundreds of Olivet students travel throughout the U.S. and around the world”
      Hundreds of students travel each year on Shalom Project mission trips in the U.S. and abroad.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Development | Olivet Nazarene Universityolivet.edu/life-at-olivet/spiritual-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “As followers of Jesus Christ, ALL are called to join Him in this work”
      The Shalom Project is rooted in the call of followers of Jesus Christ to join God's work in the world.

Strengths

  • Chapel is held twice a week, and residential undergraduates are required to attend.
    Sources (2)
    1. Chapel | Olivet Nazarene Universityolivet.edu/life-at-olivet/spiritual-development/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel services are held weekly on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m., plus additional revival services in the fall and spring.”
      Chapel is held weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with revival services in the fall and spring.
    2. University Life Handbook 2026-2027, Chapel Policyolivet.edu/wp-content/uploads/University-Life-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “all scheduled chapels and are allowed three”
      Residential undergraduates are required to attend all scheduled chapels and are allowed three skips.
  • The Upper Room meets every Monday night for student-led worship and devotions.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Development | Olivet Nazarene Universityolivet.edu/life-at-olivet/spiritual-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students meet for weekly worship and devotions on Mondays at 9 p.m. in the Warming House.”
      The Upper Room meets every Monday at 9 p.m. for worship and devotions.
  • Hundreds of students each year take part in Shalom Project mission trips.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Development | Olivet Nazarene Universityolivet.edu/life-at-olivet/spiritual-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every year, hundreds of Olivet students travel throughout the U.S. and around the world”
      Hundreds of students travel each year on Shalom Project mission trips in the U.S. and abroad.
  • General education requires three Christianity courses: THEO 110, BLIT 210 and CMIN 310.
    Sources (1)
    1. Design for Educational Excellence | Olivet Nazarene University Catalog 2026-2027catalog.olivet.edu/content.php?catoid=15&navoid=1260 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “THEO 110 - Introduction to Christianity”
      THEO 110 Introduction to Christianity is a required general education course.
      “BLIT 210 - Christian Scriptures”
      BLIT 210 Christian Scriptures is a required general education course.
      “CMIN 310 - Christian Living”
      CMIN 310 Christian Living is a required general education course.

Concerns

  • The prayer group Prayer Warriors has no published meeting schedule.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Ministries | Olivet Nazarene Universityolivet.edu/life-at-olivet/spiritual-development/student-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Prayer Warriors: Is dedicated to empower and encourage community through prayer”
      Prayer Warriors is a student group dedicated to prayer.
  • Old and New Testament coverage cannot be confirmed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Design for Educational Excellence | Olivet Nazarene University Catalog 2026-2027catalog.olivet.edu/content.php?catoid=15&navoid=1260 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BLIT 210 - Christian Scriptures”
      BLIT 210 Christian Scriptures is a required general education course.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Spiritual Development (Spiritual Life)

  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Centennial Chapel

Source: olivet.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, olivet.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Spiritual Development | Olivet Nazarene Universityolivet.edu/life-at-olivet/spiritual-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “The Spiritual Life ministries are chaired by the Co-Executive Officers for Spiritual Life”
    Spiritual Life ministries are led by Co-Executive Officers for Spiritual Life.
  2. University Life Handbook 2026-2027, Chapel Policyolivet.edu/wp-content/uploads/University-Life-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “may be emailed to chapel@olivet.edu or”
    Questions about chapel are sent to the Chapel Office at chapel@olivet.edu.

Christian clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus

Service 1

  • Shalom ProjectOff campus
    Spring and summer breaks
    Mission and service trips, led by faculty and staff sponsors, in the U.S. and around the world.
    olivet.edu, olivet.edu

Faith formation 1

  • Prayer WarriorsOn campus
    A student group dedicated to prayer and to growing deeper in a relationship with God.
    olivet.edu

Worship and prayer 1

  • Upper RoomOn campus
    Mondays at 9 p.m.
    A student-led gathering for worship through music, devotionals and community, meeting weekly in the Warming House.
    olivet.edu, olivet.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 2

  • Wednesday10:00 AMBetty and Kenneth Hawkins Centennial Chapel · Community-wide chapel. The chapel page gives 10 a.m. Wednesdays.
  • Thursday9:30 AMBetty and Kenneth Hawkins Centennial Chapel · Community-wide chapel. The chapel page gives 9:30 a.m. Thursdays.

Worship night 1

  • Monday9:00 PMWarming House · Upper Room student worship and devotions, led by a student.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Chapel | Olivet Nazarene Universityolivet.edu/life-at-olivet/spiritual-development/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Chapel services are held weekly on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m., plus additional revival services in the fall and spring.”
    Chapel is held weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with revival services in the fall and spring.
    “Chapel services are held weekly on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m., plus additional revival services in the fall and spring.”
    Chapel is held weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with revival services in the fall and spring.
  2. Spiritual Development | Olivet Nazarene Universityolivet.edu/life-at-olivet/spiritual-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Students meet for weekly worship and devotions on Mondays at 9 p.m. in the Warming House.”
    The Upper Room meets every Monday at 9 p.m. for worship and devotions.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$17,232
$30,001–$48,000$15,056
$48,001–$75,000$18,019
$75,001–$110,000$23,218
Over $110,000$25,580

Full cost of attendance before aid: $51,981 a year.

Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
2,569
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 46% · Women 54%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
28%
First-year students from another state
IPEDS, fall 2023
39%
Total students3,275
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$20,729
Cost of attendance (per year)$51,981
Median federal debt at graduation$25,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
61%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
50%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
54%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
67%
First-year retention71%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$53,213
Admission rate56%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
No application fee
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $1,011 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants38%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 950–1220ACT 19–26
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1117
SAT reading & writing490–620
SAT math460–600
ACT composite19–26
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 62 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Nursing$84,705
Engineering (general)$82,632
Accounting$77,132
Economics$68,935
Biology$58,864
Business administration$57,973
Marketing$56,787
Public relations$56,435
Social work$52,114
Criminal justice$51,300
Psychology$49,427
Secondary education$48,009
Kinesiology and exercise science$47,435
Teacher education$45,455
Communication studies$42,321

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Allied health, Bible/Biblical Studies, Business (general), Chemistry, Computer science, Computing and information science, Data Science, Design, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Ecology and evolutionary biology, English, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Family and human development, Fine arts, General studies, Geography, Geology and earth science, History, Information science, Information technology, International business, Liberal arts, Management information systems, Management science, Mathematics, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Networking, Other philosophy and religious studies, Other physical sciences, Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies, Pastoral counseling, Physical Sciences, Political science, Programming, Public Policy Analysis, Religious Education, Religious Music and Worship, Religious studies, Romance languages, Social sciences, Sociology, Special education, Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations, Theology, Writing and rhetoric, Zoology/Animal Biology.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Business16%
Health professions14%
Education9%
Engineering7%
Parks, recreation and fitness6%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingSuburb
Part-time undergraduates3%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older6%
On-campus room and board (per year)$11,090
SportsNAIA · Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
ROTCArmy
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member15 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability officeAbout 12%IPEDS, 2023–24
Disability servicesVisit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time46%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$21,084IPEDS, 2023, per student
Nearest airport with airline serviceChicago Midway International Airport (MDW)About 44 miles away · about 1 hour 15 minutes by car
Town population18,078Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreChicagoAbout 48 miles away · about 1 hour 15 minutes by car
Typical weather24°F in January · 75°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Kankakee Metro Wastewater, IL

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary1.200.08
Motor vehicle theft0.300.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Questions families ask

Is Olivet Nazarene University a Christian college?
Yes. Olivet Nazarene University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Church of the Nazarene.
What is Olivet Nazarene University’s Compass Score?
78 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Olivet Nazarene University?
Chapel is listed at Betty and Kenneth Hawkins Centennial Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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