C
Average
Score: 48/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
42/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Mount Olive

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Mount Olive, North Carolina 28365
University of Mount Olive campus, Mount Olive, NC
University of Mount Olive campus, Mount Olive, NC. Photo: Jmerrittmoc, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 47%
Outcomes
B
67/100
Affordability
F
28/100
Resources
C
48/100
Experience
B
68/100
Prestige
D
30/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,128
Total Enrollment
47%
Graduation Rate
77%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
78%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Mount Olive, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$47,139
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$43,026
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,209
Median debt at graduation
51.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,050
Average SAT
19
Median ACT
44.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 58% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 31st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NC wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Mount Olive

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$81,493$93,698+5%#226 of 966#135$23,717
Management Information Systems and Services—$72,370-13%#130 of 166#108—
Agricultural Business and Management—$70,219+5%#20 of 77#17$22,209
Human Resources Management and Services$40,860$62,841-8%#141 of 187#113$36,567
Health and Medical Administrative Services$43,807$61,758+5%#113 of 275#90$36,041
Business Administration, Management and Operations$48,751$60,436-11%#780 of 1176#643$31,000
Accounting and Related Services$42,962$59,952-21%#719 of 796#667$28,580
Education—$56,226+13%#17 of 71#6—
Biology$29,467$53,986-6%#561 of 841#430$26,384
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$45,316$51,250+-0%#170 of 345#120$26,100
Criminal Justice and Corrections$40,639$50,800-8%#474 of 660#382$29,655
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$37,409$47,411+0%#366 of 680#292$31,250
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$27,413$45,671-16%#524 of 610#470$24,250
Agricultural Production Operations$41,737—————
Psychology—$39,248-23%#987 of 1027#961$20,000
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies$27,219$38,052-25%#62 of 63#58—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The University of Mount Olive Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $129,644
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,274/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 28365 (7.7% cap, Mount Olive)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $24,850 $24,850
Total Cost (On-Campus) $40,512 $40,512

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
44%
Receive Pell Grants
68%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 88 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 50 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 40 grads/yr Counseling Psychology 32 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 29 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 21 grads/yr Human Services, General 21 grads/yr Applied Psychology 20 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 19 grads/yr Agricultural Business and Management, General 19 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 19 grads/yr Accounting and Business/Management 18 grads/yr Psychology, General 15 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 14 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 12 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 10 grads/yr Agricultural Production Operations, General 10 grads/yr Finance, General 9 grads/yr Information Science/Studies 9 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 8 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Mount Olive's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

2,128
Total Students
69%
Women
53%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 53%
Hispanic 10%
Black 26%
Asian 1%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 27%
Hybrid (Some Online) 19%
Fully Online 54%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 53%
25-64 (Adult) 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Mount Olive?
University of Mount Olive has an acceptance rate of 78%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Mount Olive?
Tuition at University of Mount Olive is $24,850 for in-state students and $24,850 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at University of Mount Olive?
The graduation rate at University of Mount Olive is 47%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is University of Mount Olive a good school?
University of Mount Olive has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend University of Mount Olive?
University of Mount Olive has a total enrollment of 2,128 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology