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About University of Mount Olive

free will baptist rootssmall masters programsbusiness and nursing focusaccessible admissions

University of Mount Olive is a private university in Mount Olive, NC, known for its free will baptist roots, small masters programs, and business and nursing focus. With an acceptance rate of 75%, Mt. Olive is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 268 students each year. Mt. Olive is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Mt. Olive offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $17,141 per year; the sticker price of $35,138 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Mount Olive acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

75%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Mount Olive

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Essay Strategy
University of Mount Olive has deep roots in the Original Free Will Baptist Church, so if faith, service, or community values have shaped your life, weave that authentically into your application materials rather than leaving it out.
Demonstrated Interest
Mount Olive is a small campus in a rural town, so visiting in person makes a real impression. Contact the admissions office to schedule a personal tour and introduce yourself by name so they remember you.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Mount Olive actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$35k/yr$18.2k
30k-48k~$35k/yr$16.1k
48k-75k~$35k/yr$20.9k
75k-110k~$35k/yr$15.3k
110k+~$35k/yr$21.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

48%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$43k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,709
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

51%White
26%Black / African American
10%Hispanic
6%International
5%Two or More Races
1%Unknown / Unreported
1%American Indian / AK Native
1%Asian
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender34% Men · 66% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status94% Citizens and Immigrants · 6% International
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