Nursing
Ranked #312 of 686 for valueRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 21 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $93,698
- Ranked-college median: $85,171
- Median debt
- $25,587
- Ranked-college median: $20,938
University of Mount Olive acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 75.8% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 1,384 of 1,676 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 490–570, SAT Math 500–580, ACT 18–24. Admissions details
What we know
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025- Students
- 1,796
Near the national median
National median 1,603
University of Mount OliveMiddle half of collegesNational median
Religious affiliation: Original Free Will Baptist(U.S. College Scorecard · 2025)
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University of Mount Olive admitted 75.8% of 1,676 applicants.
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Applicants1,676
75.8% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted1,384
16.7% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)231
Middle 50% test scores
- SAT Reading & Writing
- 490–570
- 200800
- SAT Math
- 500–580
- 200800
- ACT Composite
- 18–24
- 136
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- 990–1150
- ACT, middle 50%
- 18–24
Cost & financial aid
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Average net price
$18,927
What students paid per year on average after grants and scholarships. Your price depends on family income.
Published price vs. what students paid
- Tuition & fees
- $29,100
- Average net price
- $18,927
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 49.4%
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42%
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
71.7%
First-year retention
Students who return for a second year
Median earnings
$54,851
Former students who received federal aid
Programs at University of Mount Olive
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Bachelor's majors where University of Mount Olive is ranked in CollegesRef's value rankings. Earnings are medians 4 years after graduating, for graduates who received federal aid; the tick on each bar marks the median of all ranked colleges in that field.
Kinesiology and exercise science
Ranked #406 of 459 for valueSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness · 31 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $45,671
- Ranked-college median: $53,707
- Median debt
- $19,500
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Education
Ranked #415 of 521 for valueTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods · 43 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $47,411
- Ranked-college median: $48,822
- Median debt
- $25,250
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Business
Ranked #837 of 986 for valueBusiness Administration, Management and Operations · 59 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $60,436
- Ranked-college median: $64,860
- Median debt
- $27,083
- Ranked-college median: $21,375
Academics
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Total students
1,796
Academic calendar
Semester
Carnegie classification
Master's college
A College or University that also has a small number of Master’s Degree programs.
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Location & details
Where the campus is, how far it sits from a major city, and other colleges within reach.
University of Mount OliveMount Olive, NC, United States
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving distance. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, tiles by OpenFreeMap and OpenMapTiles.
Campus
University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC, United States
- Private nonprofit
- Master's college
Fringe town
In a smaller urban cluster away from a large metro area.
- City
- Suburb
- Town (this campus)
- Rural
Nearest major cityRaleigh, NC · about 51 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- umo.edu
Colleges nearby
Wayne Community College15.2 miGoldsboro
James Sprunt Community College18.8 miKenansville
Sampson Community College22.3 miClinton
Johnston Community College25.1 miSmithfield
Lenoir Community College28.2 miKinston
Heritage Bible College-North Carolina34.3 miDunn
Colleges nearby
- Wayne Community College15 mi from University of Mount Olive
- James Sprunt Community College19 mi from University of Mount Olive
- Sampson Community College22 mi from University of Mount Olive
- Johnston Community College25 mi from University of Mount Olive
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Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
Average net price $18,927 a year after aid
Athletics
NCAA Division II · Competitive sports with partial scholarships and smaller programs.
- D-INCAA Division I
- D-IINCAA Division II (this college)
- D-IIINCAA Division III
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
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What is the University of Mount Olive acceptance rate for 2026?
University of Mount Olive admitted 75.8% of 1,676 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is University of Mount Olive tuition?
Tuition at University of Mount Olive is $29,100 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $18,927 a year.
What is the average net price at University of Mount Olive?
The average net price at University of Mount Olive, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $18,927 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
What is the graduation rate at University of Mount Olive?
42% of first-time, full-time students at University of Mount Olive graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What colleges are similar to University of Mount Olive?
The closest matches are Methodist University, Greensboro College, and North Carolina Wesleyan College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Admissions
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Cost
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Outcomes
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Enrollment
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
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