Olivet Nazarene University

Olivet Nazarene University or ONU, was founded in 1907, and is situated in Bourbonnais, Illinois. It was established as a grammar college by a group of families in East-Central Illinois. The campus has more than 25 buildings, and is located on nearly 250 acres.

The college confers associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees to the students. It is divided into the following academic schools and colleges:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• School of Professional Studies
• School of Theology and Christian Ministry
• School of Education
• School of Graduate and Continuing Studies

Olivet Nazarene University has an active student life, and hosts numerous clubs and organizations. Some of its departmental clubs include the Astronomy Club, the Computer Club, the Engineering Club, and the Equestrian Club. ONU's student body is diverse and represents over 20 countries and 40 states. Their sports teams are nicknamed Tigers.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Church of the Nazarene religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in education and teaching and religion and philosophy.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of students.
• High female/male ratio.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 4,636 in 2007-2008 (4,251 full-time equivalent).

About 40% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 60% of the class.

Undergrads are 54% of enrolled students and graduate students are 46%.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Olivet Nazarene University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Olivet Nazarene University provides on-campus housing for 2,358 of its 4,251 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Athletics

School sports include football (Mid-States Football Association), basketball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference), baseball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference), and track (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference).

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 188 male students received the aid (men were 67% of those receiving aid) and 93 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 33% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)