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University of Mount Olive

Mount Olive, NC 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate51%

University of Mount Olive Student Life

University of Mount Olive Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Mount Olive has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Mount Olive include Phi Beta Lambda, commuters organization, Christian Student Fellowship and English Society.

The University of Mount Olive community comes together each year for Pickle Classic Basketball Tournament, Mr. and Miss Mount Olive College and MOOS Day.

University of Mount Olive Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of Mount Olive.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 11%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing
Number of Students Living On-Campus
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

University of Mount Olive offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus.

Most University of Mount Olive students live off campus. In 2023, 11% of undergrads at University of Mount Olive lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 90% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Mount Olive. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Mount Olive offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Mount Olive Athletics

At University of Mount Olive there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Mount Olive:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Golf NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Soccer NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Tennis NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Volleyball NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2

Is University of Mount Olive Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Additionally, University of Mount Olive has overnight security patrols; weekend patrols.

Plan a Visit to University of Mount Olive

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Mount Olive, take State Route 55 to Mount Olive, NC. If you need to fly, book your flight to Raleigh-Durham International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in North Carolina you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore University of Mount Olive's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About University of Mount Olive

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University of Mount Olive Students

60%

Women

40%

Men

57%

Full Time

34%

Part Time

95%

In State

5%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

Undergraduate Students

2,350

University of Mount Olive Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,350

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

51%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$24,091

Out-of-State

$24,091

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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