Campus & Student Life at Olivet Nazarene University

Home to about 2,802 undergraduates in 2020, Olivet Nazarene is a small, private university located in Bourbonnais, Illinois. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Olivet Nazarene offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Olivet Nazarene can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Olivet Nazarene Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Olivet Nazarene University is Affiliated With the Church of the Nazarene 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 Church of the Nazarene faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Church of the Nazarene Colleges and Universities.

Olivet Nazarene Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at Olivet Nazarene. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Olivet Nazarene Disability Services.

Olivet Nazarene for the Military

While not a "service academy", Olivet Nazarene does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Olivet Nazarene Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Olivet Nazarene for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Olivet Nazarene University

Olivet Nazarene 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 Olivet Nazarene University

Olivet Nazarene has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,802 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,562 (91.4%). Part-time attendance was 240 (8.6%).

Olivet Nazarene University is Ranked #731 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Olivet Nazarene is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Olivet Nazarene #731 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 Olivet Nazarene by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Olivet Nazarene Diversity Guide.

Olivet Nazarene University Competes in the NIAA

Olivet Nazarene has a total of 498 student athletes, 322 men and 176 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 Olivet Nazarene University Athletics