Is University of Mount Olive a Christian college?

Yes. University of Mount Olive is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Convention of Original Free Will Baptists.

Where is chapel held at University of Mount Olive?

Chapel is listed at Rodgers Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

Christian college

University of Mount Olive

Mount Olive, NC · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Convention of Original Free Will Baptists · Baptist

Real cost

Average price after aid About $19,000 a year

Median debt at graduation: $27,209 (all students)

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The University of Mount Olive in Mount Olive, North Carolina, is a faith-based university founded by the Convention of Original Free Will Baptists. Its campus ministry publishes an optional weekly chapel, a Sunday night worship service and Thursday prayer in Rodgers Chapel, with a campus pastor. The 2026-27 undergraduate catalog requires one religion course in the general education core and lists a Christian Studies major.

Faith life at a glance

A week at University of Mount Olive

MonToday
No set time
TueToday
- 11:00AMChapel
WedToday
No set time
ThuToday
- 11:00AMPrayer
FriToday
No set time
SatToday
No set time
SunToday
No set time

No set time: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

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

In the college’s own words

“We hold optional weekly chapel services, and several student-led, faith-based groups are available as well.”
Source: umo.edu
“Founded by the Convention of Original Free Will Baptists, the University of Mount Olive is an institution rooted in Christian values.”
Source: umo.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Weekly chapel services are optional.

Source: umo.edu

What's a normal week?

Chapel is held Tuesdays at 11 a.m., and a new evening worship service is open to all.

Source: umocampusministry.com

Where do I find community?

Small groups meet Thursdays at 7 p.m.

Source: umocampusministry.com

Academic Excellence

B-

51 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score54%
First-year retention 20% of score72%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,050 · ACT 21
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score17 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$3,971

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.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff): 1 to 2 (One named campus staff member (the campus pastor) is listed on the ministry's page.)
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: A few (Thursday small groups and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes club are listed.)
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian mission: Yes (The Campus Ministry Office is named in the catalog, with a campus pastor.)
Chapel services during the week: Once a week (Chapel is held once a week (Tuesday), per the ministry's published weekly rhythm.)
Chapel attendance expected of students: Not expected (The university describes its weekly chapel services as optional.)
Student worship nights or praise services: Every week (Sunday Night Worship is listed each week.)
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer): Weekly (Thursday prayer at 11:00 AM is listed each week.)
Campus pastors or chaplains serving students: Full-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor is listed on the ministry's pages (Matt Sharp). No page says the role is part-time; it is recorded as full-time under the scorecard rule.)
A chapel or worship space on campus: Yes
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer: 3 or 4 times a week (3 weekly times documented: 1 chapel, 1 worship night, 1 prayer.)
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 1 course (The core requires one 3-semester-hour religion course, chosen from four options (REL 205, 220, 232, 233).)
Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: One choice among others (The Old Testament (REL 232) and New Testament (REL 233) courses are two of four choices for the one required religion course.)
Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required: None required (The general education core listing has no Christian worldview or faith-and-learning course.)
Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes (Christian Studies is listed as a major in the program table for the traditional campus.)
Service or outreach office: Yes (The IRS VITA tax-help service is an organized, staffed service program run through the Tillman School of Business.)

Worship and chapel

60 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

Partly:
Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (Chapel is held once a week (Tuesday), per the ministry's published weekly rhythm.)
Sources (2)
1. Campus Experience | University of Mount Oliveumo.edu/campus-experience · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “We hold optional weekly chapel services, and several student-led, faith-based groups are available as well.”
  Weekly chapel services are held and are optional.
2. UMO Campus Ministryumocampusministry.com · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “TUESDAYS CHAPEL 11:00 AM”
  Chapel is held Tuesdays at 11:00 AM in Rodgers Chapel.
No:
Chapel attendance expected of studentsNot expected (The university describes its weekly chapel services as optional.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Experience | University of Mount Oliveumo.edu/campus-experience · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “We hold optional weekly chapel services, and several student-led, faith-based groups are available as well.”
  Weekly chapel services are held and are optional.
Yes:
Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Sunday Night Worship is listed each week.)
Sources (1)
1. UMO Campus Ministryumocampusministry.com · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “All are welcome! Join us for our new evening worship service.”
  A Sunday evening worship service at 5:00 PM is listed each Sunday in Rodgers Chapel.
Partly:
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Weekly (Thursday prayer at 11:00 AM is listed each week.)
Sources (1)
1. UMO Campus Ministryumocampusministry.com · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “THURSDAYS PRAYER 11:00 AM”
  Prayer is held Thursdays at 11:00 AM in Rodgers Chapel.
Yes:
Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor is listed on the ministry's pages (Matt Sharp). No page says the role is part-time; it is recorded as full-time under the scorecard rule.)
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry | University of Mount Oliveumo.edu/campus-ministry-demo · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Matt Sharp Pastor — UMO Campus Ministry”
  Matt Sharp is listed as the campus pastor for UMO Campus Ministry.
2. UMO Campus Ministryumocampusministry.com · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Campus Pastor: Matt Sharp”
  Matt Sharp is named as the campus pastor on the ministry's homepage; no page says the role is part-time.
Yes:
A chapel or worship space on campusYes
Sources (1)
1. UMO Campus Ministryumocampusministry.com · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “TUESDAYS CHAPEL 11:00 AM”
  Chapel is held Tuesdays at 11:00 AM in Rodgers Chapel.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer3 or 4 times a week (3 weekly times documented: 1 chapel, 1 worship night, 1 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).

Bible and theology

48 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

Partly:
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students1 course (The core requires one 3-semester-hour religion course, chosen from four options (REL 205, 220, 232, 233).)
Sources (1)
1. UMO Undergraduate Catalog 2026-27api.my.umo.edu/v1/pages/attachments/2422/share · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Religion (3 SH) REL 205 Women in the Bible REL 220 Study of Religion REL 232 Old Testament I: Genesis – II Kings REL 233 New Testament I: The Gospels”
  The general education core requires one religion course (3 semester hours) chosen from four options.
Partly:
Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsOne choice among others (The Old Testament (REL 232) and New Testament (REL 233) courses are two of four choices for the one required religion course.)
Sources (1)
1. UMO Undergraduate Catalog 2026-27api.my.umo.edu/v1/pages/attachments/2422/share · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Religion (3 SH) REL 205 Women in the Bible REL 220 Study of Religion REL 232 Old Testament I: Genesis – II Kings REL 233 New Testament I: The Gospels”
  The general education core requires one religion course (3 semester hours) chosen from four options.
Partly:
Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNone required (The general education core listing has no Christian worldview or faith-and-learning course.)
Sources (1)
1. UMO Undergraduate Catalog 2026-27api.my.umo.edu/v1/pages/attachments/2422/share · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Religion (3 SH) REL 205 Women in the Bible REL 220 Study of Religion REL 232 Old Testament I: Genesis – II Kings REL 233 New Testament I: The Gospels”
  The general education core requires one religion course (3 semester hours) chosen from four options.
Not enough information:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Christian Studies is listed as a major in the program table for the traditional campus.)
Sources (1)
1. UMO Undergraduate Catalog 2026-27api.my.umo.edu/v1/pages/attachments/2422/share · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Christian Studies ✓ ✓”
  Christian Studies is a major offered on the traditional campus.
Not enough information:
A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.

N/A

Christian community

Not enough information · 3 of 7 found

Partly:
Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (One named campus staff member (the campus pastor) is listed on the ministry's page.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | University of Mount Oliveumo.edu/campus-ministry-demo · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Matt Sharp Pastor — UMO Campus Ministry”
  Matt Sharp is listed as the campus pastor for UMO Campus Ministry.
Not enough information:
Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few (Thursday small groups and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes club are listed.)
Sources (2)
1. UMO Campus Ministryumocampusministry.com · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “THURSDAYS SMALL GROUPS 7:00 PM”
  Small groups meet on Thursdays at 7:00 PM, separated by gender.
2. Clubs & Organizations | University of Mount Oliveumo.edu/clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)”
  The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a listed campus club.
Not enough information:
Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Campus Ministry Office is named in the catalog, with a campus pastor.)
Sources (1)
1. UMO Undergraduate Catalog 2026-27api.my.umo.edu/v1/pages/attachments/2422/share · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Campus Ministry Office, located in the E. Lee Glover Center for Religious Studies, offers a variety of activities and services for students, staff, and faculty including:”
  The university has a Campus Ministry Office in the E. Lee Glover Center for Religious Studies.

N/A

Missions and service

Not enough information · 1 of 6 found

Yes:
Service or outreach officeYes (The IRS VITA tax-help service is an organized, staffed service program run through the Tillman School of Business.)
Sources (1)
1. IRS VITA Program - University of Mount Oliveumo.edu/vita · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Since 2015, the University of Mount Olive has participated in the nationwide IRS VITA program completing tax returns for area clients.”
  The university has run an organized IRS VITA tax-help service since 2015, staffed by student volunteers and a site coordinator.
Not enough information:
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Missions trips offered to studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Strengths

Weekly chapel, Sunday worship and Thursday prayer are published on the campus ministry's site.
Sources (1)
1. UMO Campus Ministryumocampusministry.com · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “TUESDAYS CHAPEL 11:00 AM”
  Chapel is held Tuesdays at 11:00 AM in Rodgers Chapel.
  “THURSDAYS PRAYER 11:00 AM”
  Prayer is held Thursdays at 11:00 AM in Rodgers Chapel.
  “All are welcome! Join us for our new evening worship service.”
  A Sunday evening worship service at 5:00 PM is listed each Sunday in Rodgers Chapel.
A Christian Studies major is offered on the traditional campus.
Sources (1)
1. UMO Undergraduate Catalog 2026-27api.my.umo.edu/v1/pages/attachments/2422/share · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Christian Studies ✓ ✓”
  Christian Studies is a major offered on the traditional campus.
A campus pastor is named, and a Campus Ministry Office is listed in the catalog.
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry | University of Mount Oliveumo.edu/campus-ministry-demo · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Matt Sharp Pastor — UMO Campus Ministry”
  Matt Sharp is listed as the campus pastor for UMO Campus Ministry.
2. UMO Undergraduate Catalog 2026-27api.my.umo.edu/v1/pages/attachments/2422/share · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Campus Ministry Office, located in the E. Lee Glover Center for Religious Studies, offers a variety of activities and services for students, staff, and faculty including:”
  The university has a Campus Ministry Office in the E. Lee Glover Center for Religious Studies.
An IRS VITA tax-help service, staffed by student volunteers, has run since 2015.
Sources (1)
1. IRS VITA Program - University of Mount Oliveumo.edu/vita · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Since 2015, the University of Mount Olive has participated in the nationwide IRS VITA program completing tax returns for area clients.”
  The university has run an organized IRS VITA tax-help service since 2015, staffed by student volunteers and a site coordinator.

Concerns

Chapel attendance is optional, as the university states.
Sources (1)
1. Campus Experience | University of Mount Oliveumo.edu/campus-experience · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “We hold optional weekly chapel services, and several student-led, faith-based groups are available as well.”
  Weekly chapel services are held and are optional.
The core requires one religion course, chosen from four options.
Sources (1)
1. UMO Undergraduate Catalog 2026-27api.my.umo.edu/v1/pages/attachments/2422/share · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Religion (3 SH) REL 205 Women in the Bible REL 220 Study of Religion REL 232 Old Testament I: Genesis – II Kings REL 233 New Testament I: The Gospels”
  The general education core requires one religion course (3 semester hours) chosen from four options.

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Campus ministry home

UMO Campus Ministry

Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel (Rodgers Chapel), game room

Source: umocampusministry.com, verified Oct. 20, 2026, api.my.umo.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

UMO Campus Ministry

Sources (2)

UMO Campus Ministryumocampusministry.com · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“TUESDAYS CHAPEL 11:00 AM”
Chapel is held Tuesdays at 11:00 AM in Rodgers Chapel.
Campus Ministry | University of Mount Oliveumo.edu/campus-ministry-demo · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Matt Sharp Pastor — UMO Campus Ministry”
Matt Sharp is listed as the campus pastor for UMO Campus Ministry.

Christian clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 0 off campus, 1 location not published

Faith formation 1

Thursday PrayerOn campus
Thursdays 11:00 AM
Midweek worship and prayer in Rodgers Chapel.
umocampusministry.com

Clubs and groups 2

Small GroupsOn campus
Thursdays 7:00 PM
Gender-separated small groups, meeting in the chapel and game room.
umocampusministry.com
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Listed among the university's clubs and organizations.
umo.edu

Worship and prayer 1

Sunday Night WorshipOn campus
Sundays 5:00 PM
Evening worship service in Rodgers Chapel.
umocampusministry.com

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 1

Tuesday11:00 AMRodgers Chapel · Chapel service, per the ministry's published weekly rhythm (retrieved 2026-10-20). Frequency not stated beyond weekly.

Worship night 1

Sunday5:00 PMRodgers Chapel · Sunday Night Worship, listed as a new service.

Prayer 1

Thursday11:00 AMRodgers Chapel · Midweek prayer, per the ministry's published weekly rhythm.

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 (1)

UMO Campus Ministryumocampusministry.com · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“TUESDAYS CHAPEL 11:00 AM”
Chapel is held Tuesdays at 11:00 AM in Rodgers Chapel.
“All are welcome! Join us for our new evening worship service.”
A Sunday evening worship service at 5:00 PM is listed each Sunday in Rodgers Chapel.
“THURSDAYS PRAYER 11:00 AM”
Prayer is held Thursdays at 11:00 AM in Rodgers Chapel.

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What families pay, by income

Average paid by families who received aid, by income. Families who get no aid pay the full cost of attendance: $38,569 a year.

Average net price by family income
Family income	Price after aid
Up to $30,000	About $18,000
$30,001–$48,000	About $16,000
$48,001–$75,000	About $21,000
$75,001–$110,000	About $15,000
Over $110,000	About $21,000

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.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	1,937
Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023	Men 34% · Women 66%
First-generation students College Scorecard	43%
Total students	2,128
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	About $19,000
Cost of attendance (per year)	$38,569
Median federal debt at graduation	$27,209
Graduation rate: all students who enroll, within 8 years Most students here study online, so this counts everyone who enrolls, not only first-time, full-time students. Share who earn an award within 8 years (federal Outcome Measures).	54%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years	46%
Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years	47%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years	41%
First-year retention	72%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$47,139
Admission rate	76%
Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24	No application fee
Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026	About $948 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants	45%

Admitted students’ middle range:ACT 18–24

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1050
SAT reading & writing	—
SAT math	—
ACT composite	18–24
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 52 / 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).

Median earnings by major
Major	Median earnings
Nursing	$93,698
Management information systems	$72,370
Agricultural business	$70,219
Human resources	$62,841
Health administration	$61,758
Business administration	$60,436
Accounting	$59,952
Education (general)	$56,226
Biology	$53,986
Secondary education	$51,250
Criminal justice	$50,800
Teacher education	$47,411
Kinesiology and exercise science	$45,671
Psychology	$39,248
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies	$38,052

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Agricultural Production Operations, Agricultural Public Services, Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs, Animal Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Clinical and counseling psychology, Design, Ecology and evolutionary biology, English, Film and video, Finance, Fine arts, History, Human services, Information science, Management science, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Plant Sciences, Public relations, Religious Music and Worship, Religious studies, Special education, Visual and performing arts.

What students study most

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

Most common bachelor’s fields
Field	Share of degrees
Business	25%
Education	14%
Agriculture	12%
Health professions	10%
Parks, recreation and fitness	9%

Campus facts

School colors
Setting	Rural
Part-time undergraduates	29%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older	45%
On-campus room and board (per year)	$12,040
Sports	NCAA Division II · Conference Carolinas
ROTC	Air Force
Students per faculty member	17 to 1
Disability services	Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time	100%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student	$25,937IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm space	For about 36% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline service	Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ)About 37 miles away · about 1 hour 10 minutes by car
Nearest major airport	Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)About 61 miles away
Town population	4,453Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or more	RaleighAbout 54 miles away · about 1 hour 25 minutes by car
Typical weather	42°F in January · 80°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Mt Olive 6 SE, NC, about 7 miles away

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

Questions families ask

Is University of Mount Olive a Christian college?: Yes. University of Mount Olive is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Convention of Original Free Will Baptists.
Where is chapel held at University of Mount Olive?: Chapel is listed at Rodgers Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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IPEDS unit ID 199069
Carnegie classification: Master's university (small programs)
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Original Free Will Baptist
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