University of Mount Olive Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of Mount Olive is a private research university in Mount Olive, North Carolina, enrolling about 1,796 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 75.75% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $47,139 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $27,366
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,853 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 75.75% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,796 70.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 51.78%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 43.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 10.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1050
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,507
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,748
- Room & Board: $12,040 annual estimate
University of Mount Olive: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Mount Olive, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Mount Olive?
University of Mount Olive is located in Mount Olive, NC (ZIP 28365-0919).
Is University of Mount Olive public or private?
University of Mount Olive is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does University of Mount Olive cost?
Published tuition: $27,366.
Average net price after aid: $18,853.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,227 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,066 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,923 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,250 |
| $110,001+ | $21,498 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $109,464.
How hard is it to get into University of Mount Olive?
Admission rate: 75.75%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1050 and midpoint ACT 19.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Mount Olive?
Total enrollment: 1,796 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,507 students.
Graduate enrollment: 165 students.
About 71% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Mount Olive?
150%-time completion rate: 51.78%.
First-year retention: 71.7%.
What do graduates of University of Mount Olive earn?
Median earnings: $43,026 six years after entry; $47,139 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,209.
44.71% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Mount Olive known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (88 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (50 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (40 completions)
- Counseling Psychology (32 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (29 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (21 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (21 completions)
- Applied Psychology (20 completions)
- Agricultural Business and Management, General (19 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (19 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Mount Olive a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 75.75%; completion rate 51.78%; median earnings $47,139 at 10 years; net price $18,853. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$27,366
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Mount Olive was $27,366.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,853
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Mount Olive had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,853.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$75,412 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,853 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$109,464 4-Year Tuition
$12,040 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,350 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$40,756 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$163,024 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Mount Olive.
Financial Aid by Income Level
44.71% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
68.92% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Mount Olive was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Mount Olive in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $17,300 | $17,300 | $12,144 |
| 2014 | $17,800 | $17,800 | $13,331 |
| 2015 | $18,400 | $18,400 | $12,975 |
| 2016 | $19,000 | $19,000 | $14,750 |
| 2017 | $19,700 | $19,700 | $14,909 |
| 2018 | $20,600 | $20,600 | $16,136 |
| 2019 | $21,194 | $21,194 | $16,437 |
| 2020 | $22,194 | $22,194 | $15,883 |
| 2021 | $22,618 | $22,618 | $17,474 |
| 2022 | $23,591 | $23,591 | $16,883 |
| 2023 | $25,950 | $25,950 | $17,893 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
75.75% Acceptance Rate
1,748 Total Applicants
1,359 Students Admitted
277 First-Time Students Enrolled
20.38% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1050
ACT Average: 19
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Mount Olive reported total enrollment of about 1,796 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 34% male and 66% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (50.6%), Black or African American (25.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (10.2%). About 44.71% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
70.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Mount Olive in 2024 is 1,796 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,507 students. Graduate enrollment is about 165 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 50.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
34.27% 100% Completion Time
51.78% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 34.27% of students graduating from University of Mount Olive completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 42% male / 58% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 18% male / 82% female
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 5% male / 95% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Mount Olive.
Return on Investment
$27,209 Median Student Debt
$47,139 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
57.72% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
525.09% Return on Investment
5.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Mount Olive.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 52 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 88 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 50 completions
3. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 40 completions
4. Counseling Psychology: 32 completions
5. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 29 completions
6. Public Administration and Social Service: 21 completions
7. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 21 completions
8. Applied Psychology: 20 completions
9. Agricultural Business and Management, General: 19 completions
Most popular programs at University of Mount Olive.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Mount Olive graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Mount Olive from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,025
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,971
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Mount Olive is a private non-profit institution located in Mount Olive, NC, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Early Childhood Education & Teaching. Enrollment is approximately 1,796 students. Student body composition includes White (50.6%), Black or African American (25.9%), Hispanic or Latino (10.2%). The admission rate is 75.75%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1050. The 150%-time completion rate is 51.78%. Approximately 44.71% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Mount Olive, NC 28365-0919
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 52 distinct degree programs, University of Mount Olive provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Mount Olive located?
University of Mount Olive is located in Mount Olive, NC.
What is University of Mount Olive's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Mount Olive is 75.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,748 applicants and 1,359 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Mount Olive cost?
Reported tuition is $27,366 and average net price is $18,853 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,040 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Mount Olive?
University of Mount Olive reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,507 students, White (50.6%), Black or African American (25.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Mount Olive?
About 43.3% of students at University of Mount Olive are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Mount Olive?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Mount Olive reports midpoint SAT about 1050 and midpoint ACT about 19.
What do graduates of University of Mount Olive earn?
Median earnings are $43,026 six years after entry and $47,139 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Mount Olive?
The 150%-time completion rate is 51.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Mount Olive students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,209.
Is University of Mount Olive public or private?
University of Mount Olive is a private nonprofit institution located in Mount Olive, NC.
Is University of Mount Olive an HBCU?
No. University of Mount Olive is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Mount Olive a tribal college?
No. University of Mount Olive is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- North Carolina college costs
- North Carolina colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in North Carolina
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.