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Bourbonnais, Illinois is home to Olivet Nazarene University. Bourbonnais is a small suburb. Students select the school partly because it is a Church of the Nazarene school. Olivet Nazarene University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in education and teaching.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Olivet Nazarene University has broad appeal.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Olivet Nazarene University has 4,480 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Full-time students are the norm at Olivet Nazarene University. The school has a residential or campus feel. Olivet Nazarene University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Olivet Nazarene University values student athletics, and belongs to the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference and Mid-States Football Association. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Olivet Nazarene University
One University Avenue
Bourbonnais, IL 60914-2271
General Phone: (815) 939-5011
Admissions Phone: (815) 939-5203
Financial Aid Phone: (815) 939-5249
http://www.olivet.edu
Olivet Nazarene University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 790 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, English teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, science teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 224 | business management, business, management science, marketing, business administration, accounting, fashion merchandising, organizational behavior, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 61 | religion, youth ministry, religious education, theology and religious vocations, pastoral counseling, religious music, philosophy and religious studies, theology, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 45 | economics, Spanish language, history, political science, social services, English, sociology, Biblical languages, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 44 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 39 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Science | 26 | biology, zoology, ecology, geology, chemistry, physical science courses |
| Family And Social Work | 24 | social work, family and consumer science, child development, public policy analysis |
| Media | 16 | communication studies, mass communication, journalism |
| Art Studies | 15 | art studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | sports and fitness management, dietitian, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer science, information science |
| Engineering | 8 | engineering |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Music | 5 | music, music performance |
| Architecture And Planning | 4 | environmental design |
| Office And Administration | 0 | office management |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Olivet Nazarene University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 849 | 18 |
| Bachelor's degree | 455 | 61 |
| Associate's degree | 39 | 1 |
In 2005, Olivet Nazarene University had a total enrollment of 4,480 students (3,397 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 39% |
| Graduate | 61% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 22% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 49% |
| Indiana | 15% |
| Michigan | 12% |
| Ohio | 5% |
| Wisconsin | 3% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
Olivet Nazarene University offers campus housing for 2,157 of its 3,397 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bourbonnais, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,082 | 1,601 | 77% | 671 | 42% |
| Men | 774 | 573 | 74% | 263 | 46% |
| Women | 1,308 | 1,028 | 79% | 408 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (815) 939-5203
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,490 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,490 |
| Room and board | $ 6,100 |
| Room charge | $ 3,050 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,390 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,700 |
Financial Aid:
Olivet Nazarene University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 174100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (815) 939-5249
Olivet Nazarene University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 36 | $56,342 | 11 | $57,513 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $48,535 | 15 | $47,086 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $37,173 | 6 | $36,050 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 62 | $51,233 | 32 | $48,601 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-States Football Association |
| Basketball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 174 | 102 | 276 |
| Football | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| Basketball | 22 | 16 | 38 |
| Track | 17 | 21 | 38 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 26 | 65 | 91 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Environmental Design/Architecture
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences, Other
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Olivet Nazarene University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Church of the Nazarene affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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