About University of Mount Olive

Founded in 1951, University of Mount Olive. is a Private college. Located in North Carolina, which is a city setting in North Carolina, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 3,250 full time undergraduate students, and 180 full time graduate students.

The University of Mount Olive Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 88 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at University of Mount Olive include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate47%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range1020-1150
ACT Range17-22

Admissions at MOC are considered More Selective, with ,6% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 11 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

72% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 34% were in the top quarter, and 9% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at University of Mount Olive.

11%
“We”re apathetic”
56%
“We know about current events and vote”
33%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
67%
“Sometimes, but not often”
11%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
22%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
11%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
89%
“We live for the big game”
22%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
67%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
11%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
89%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
11%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
22%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
33%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
44%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
22%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
11%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
11%
“We”re apathetic”
56%
“We know about current events and vote”
33%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
67%
“Sometimes, but not often”
11%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
22%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
11%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
89%
“We live for the big game”
22%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
67%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
11%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
89%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
11%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
22%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
33%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
44%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
22%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
11%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    15 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    9 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    15 Students rated campus food 3.5 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    19 Students rated campus facilities 3.8 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    19 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 74 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    18 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    19 Students rated local services 3.4 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    19 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 47 % gave the school a 5.0.

University of Mount Olive REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of University of Mount Olive?

12 Students rated University of Mount Olive

Madison - 12/02/2023

It is a great school, while it has its downsides, it is a small campus with a good community. It really feels like home. The professors are usually pretty easy to get in touch with and do their best to help. You are not just a number to anyone here. You are recognized and appreciated.

Codi - 01/26/2023

I love my school, It is smaller than most. There are many different majors to choose from. The faculty is very nice and accommodating. The freshman dorms are not very big and there is not a huge party scene, but we have fun. I am very glad I chose Mount Olive as my home during my college years.

Sidney - 12/19/2019

I love Mount Olive, I will be starting in the Fall of 2020. I have been several times and stayed overnight, it is an amazing school and offers so much. The University of Mount Olive makes sure that students are safe, it is a dry campus so there is no drinking on campus, the sports teams are great and there is always a game or event going on.

Alanna - 08/01/2019

If you thought maybe being just a number wasn't your thing UMO is your place. Never have I visited a school where more than one adult could remember my name and information about my personal life. The involvement faculty has in students life is absolutely amazing!

University of Mount Olive FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at University of Mount Olive?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of Mount Olive is 47%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior i would tell myself to focus strictly on school and not work. I say this because , while i was going to school and working i focused the majority of my time at work and not school . I now realize that school is much more important than trying to maintain a job . Education should always come first. Another thing is that once you move out on your own, life is not as easy as it was when you lived at home. Last but not least is that school is a privilege that not everyone gets to enjoy . So I would tell myself to keep your nose to the grindstone and get a degree in something you love to do.

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  3. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I brag about how the size of the school is so small, allowing all the classes to be more personable than any other college. The school is small enough where the teachers actually know you on a personal level. This helps me out allot beacause i learn way better in a smaller classroom.

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  4. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for the music program and the atheletics.

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  5. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    There are only three colleges in my state offering my major, Agriculture Education. The other two are huge schools with huge populations! Here at MOC, students are like family! We all get along (most of the time) and all have a ton of fun together. I find that it's unique for an entire school to support one another; most student's at other universities don't even know that they are alive!

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  6. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are hard-working, smart, helpful and always there to help each other if they are needed.

    Read all 6 answers

  7. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about Mount Olive College is the small small "close to home" campus we have and how comfortable evereyone makes you feel.

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  8. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    that soooo many people go home on the weekends.

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  9. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I personally chose to live off campus and commute to school every day. I recently transfered to Mount Olive College in August 2010. So far I have had a wonderful experience. The worst thing about the college is that is is 30 minutes from my home, which is not their fault. Other than that I am extremely pleased with my experience there.

    Read all 5 answers

  10. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    I would recommend this college to anybody who is serious about their education, wants to attend a college with a family environment, and those who want to be able to have one-on-one time with their professors at any given time.

    Read all 4 answers

  11. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The expectations of extra-curricular activities. Each class has a club, and each club expects a certain amount of outside activities.

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  12. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The typical Mount Olive College student has some type of religious affiliation, though not all of them do. If you're looking at attending Mount Olive College, you probably come from a relatively small town or high school. Do you like competitive sports, knowing most of the people that you're in class with or that live on your hall? What about close-knit organizations where everyone feels comfortable around each other and having an academic advisor that truly cares about you and your life plans? If you answered YES to any of these, Mount Olive College is for you!

    Read all 2 answers

  13. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Mount Olive College is a very welcoming, determined, goal oriented college with a very high tuition cost.

    Read all 1 answers

  14. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    I personally don't know much about activities/groups at this location. I don't believe there is any, at least not at this location in Jacksonville, NC. But If I remember right, there are many activities/groups at the other campuses like basketball, and other sports, as well as groups.

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Student Body

Students

67%

female

33%

male

3,250

Total Undergrad Enrollment

180

Total Grad Students

16%

Out-Of-State

75%

In-State

9%

International

Organizations

51

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

15%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
N/A
% Black or African-American
29%
% Hispanic/Latino
3%
% White or Caucasian
50%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

98% of students attending University of Mount Olive receive some sort of financial aid. 49% were awarded federal grants. While 70% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$19,000

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,350

Books and Supplies

$7,600

Room and Board

27,950

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$12,380
$30 - $48K
$12,795
$48 - $75K
$15,284
$75 - $110K
$17,353
$110K & UP
$19,503

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