Olivet Nazarene University
School info
3.4
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.7
Food
2.3
Clubs
3.1
Facilities
3.7
Internet
2.7
Location
3.3
Opportunities
3.5
Safety
4.2
Social
3.2
Happiness
3.6
Basic Information
Location
- Bourbonnais, IL
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Private university
- Established: 1907; 117 years ago (1907)
- Founder: A group of families
Academic information
Degree Courses
- Approximately 140 areas of study
Key Area
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- and Math (STEM)
- Behavioral Sciences
- Professional Studies
- Business
- Nursing
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: 3,255 (Fall 2022)
- Undergraduates: 2,519 (Fall 2022)
- Postgraduates: 736 (Fall 2022)
Notable Alumni
- Paul Cunningham
- James Diehl
- Ben Zobrist
- Les Parrott
- Theresa K. Woodruff
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Good reviews
Overall 4.8
Great school. The atmosphere and culture is like no other. Everyone is nice. As long as you aren't pessimistic you will do fine here.
Overall 4.8
This is my favorite place on Earth. I became the person I am because of this place. The students, faculty, and town are all fantastic. My faith has exploded since I've been here and it's been the happiest and most exciting few years of my life. I'm sad I'll have to go soon, but I'm happy knowing my spot can be filled by a great new freshman!
Overall 4.6
The best place on the planet to really turn yourself into someone you want to be. Not only will you get a great education, but you’ll find that the things you experience can change your life. I graduated from Olivet as a new version of myself that was finally able to see the positives in the world around me. I’m finally happy.
Overall 4.6
Olivet is an amazing school. Great people and great professors who truly care about you.
Overall 4.5
Olivet is my home, I would not trade this campus for anything else
Overall 4.5
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Overall 4.5
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Overall 4.3
Absolutely love it here
Overall 4.3
In the end, You really do belong here!
Overall 4.2
Do it.
Bad reviews
Overall 1.1
Olivet is the worst University I have ever seen. Everything about this school sucks. Do not go here, it will be the worst mistake of your entire life. Professors are rude and condescending, the food is worse than prison food, and the dorms are only one step above prison. If you wish to be treated like an adult, go somewhere else.
Overall 1.3
This school does not set you up for success in the future. The rules and students are in a bubble and are rude. I would never recommend this school. Just wants your money
Overall 1.4
This is a horrible college. They lure you here by making all the buildings look good from the outside and letting you talk to the good professors but when you get here it is a serious wake-up call. The food is awful. The majority of profs are here to make money and nothing more. They don't care about you. Too expensive for what it is.
Overall 1.4
Terrible choice unless you like paying more to be controlled, disadvantaged in the job market, and eating horrible food.
Overall 1.5
My dorm had bed bugs and mold and they did nothing about it. If you're not religious, don't expect to make friends here. If you don't go to chapel they fine you. There were chunks of metal in my cafeteria made food. This campus is like a glorified prison.
Overall 1.6
The food is terrible. They serve us tacos almost everyday. Dont come here unless you go to church everyday. There's nothing to do here, your going to always bored. Just run away.!
Overall 1.8
Not really a fan of this university at all, it's really not for everyone. It has a very strong Nazarene atmosphere, which i guess is expected because it is a Nazarene university, but I feel that this strong atmosphere is what really leads to a lack of diversity. If you don't "fit the mold" of being and living the Naz life, you're looked down upon.
Overall 1.9
very religious, be prepared for lots of rules, and nothing to do in the surrounding town. I dropped out because I was so unhappy and many of my friends are transferring away
Overall 1.9
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Overall 2
The most boring school you can possibly attend. nothing to do here besides the activities they set up, which would be funif i was still a 5th grader. seriously though, I feel like half of the students here are brainwashed. Theres not a lot of people that actually know how to have fun. Dont expect anything close to the normal college experience.