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University of Mount Olive

Mount Olive, NC 4 year Private
Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 697
Religious affiliation Baptist
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 83%
Students retention rate 62%
On-time graduation rate 48%

Located in Mount Olive, North Carolina, University of Mount Olive is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 83% indicates that University of Mount Olive is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Mount Olive is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, University of Mount Olive emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at University of Mount Olive is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at University of Mount Olive is 62% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at University of Mount Olive do not continue their studies after the first year.

  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,618

Cost of attendance at University of Mount Olive in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $7,237
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,618

Cost of attendance at University of Mount Olive in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $20,075
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at University of Mount Olive received on average $16,787 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$16,787
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 143 52% $4,443 $635,295
Other Federal Grant 164 60% $5,049 $828,053
State Grant/Scholarships 159 58% $6,143 $976,673
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 265 97% $10,547 $2,794,926
Total Grant & Scholarships 274 100% $16,787 $4,599,652

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Mount Olive students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Mount Olive students is 47.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 45.4%.

47.5%

  • African American 39.6% 19 students
  • white 50.7% 69 students
  • unknown 53.3% 16 students
  • hispanic 54.6% 6 students
  • International Students 53.6% 15 students
  • Mixed Race 29.4% 5 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Conference Carolinas
  • Basketball Conference Carolinas
  • Track and Cross Country Conference Carolinas

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Mount Olive provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Mount Olive offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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