University of Mount Olive
Originally founded by the Convention of Free Will Baptists, the University of Mount Olive is a 4-year liberal arts university with a Christian-centered focus in eastern North Carolina. Mount Olive confers bachelor’s degrees in 26 academic majors. For history buffs, the university campus is also home to the J. William and Marvis. E. Byrd Apartment Complex which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Outside of the classroom, UMO fields 20 men’s and women’s athletic teams known as the Trojans.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Original Free Will Baptist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15, 2019 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | August 18, 2020 | |
| Other | January 1, 2020 |
Admitted Student Stats
37%
Submitting ACT
40%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 18
Average SAT Composite: 988
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
3,451
Total Number of Undergrads
3,207
Classroom Sizes
0
100
27%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
39%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $20,600
|
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $20,600
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$8,550
|
| Books and Supplies | $1350
|
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
50%
Average Aid Per Year
$13,244
50%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,526
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$8,739
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
72%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,990
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,753
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$310
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
22
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
57%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Trojans
School Colors
green and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Raleigh
Goldsboro
Greenville
Wilmington
Jacksonville
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,700
What Students Are Saying
3.58
Average Rating
It is a very welcoming community. All of the professors, instructors, and various staff are always so nice and are always a big help. All of the students are friendly and it is so easy to make new friends.
Sarah from Burlington, NC
University of Mount Olive is a small, diverse college. It has students of many ethnicity and religious background. If you're looking to be at a great university with a small setting, the University of Mount Olive is the place to be. We are a close net student body at this University and you'll never feel alone here.
De'Ja from Raleigh, NC
UMO is a great small campus university where your professors get to know you. My largest class has 32 students and smallest has 15. Even though Mount Olive is a small town, there are tons of on-campus activities.
Marcus from NC
Absolutely wonderful university! They are very much like a family and well prepared to handle individual matters. They make everyone feel welcomed no matter your worries.
Katherine from NC
Mount Olive is a wonderful school. It based on the christian faithbut welcome all religions to be apart of it. It has a great staff ho ctually cae bout u.
Joshua from Goldsboro, NC
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