Campus & Student Life at University of Mount Olive

Home to about 2,350 undergraduates in 2020, UMO is a small, private university located in Mount Olive, North Carolina. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UMO can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UMO Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of Mount Olive is Affiliated With the Original Free Will Baptist Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Original Free Will Baptist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Original Free Will Baptist Colleges and Universities.

UMO Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UMO Disability Services.

UMO for the Military

While not a "service academy", UMO does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UMO Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UMO for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Mount Olive

UMO offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Mount Olive

UMO has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,350 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,348 (57.4%). Part-time attendance was 1,002 (42.6%).

University of Mount Olive is Ranked #1,133 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UMO is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UMO #1133 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UMO by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UMO Diversity Guide.

University of Mount Olive Competes in the NCAA

UMO has a total of 318 student athletes, 173 men and 145 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Mount Olive Athletics