University of Mount Olive

Mount Olive, NC · Rural (distant)

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Acceptance rate
75.8%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$18,853
Sticker price $38,569
Graduation rate
52%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$47,139
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
75.8%
Applicants (fall 2023)
1,748
Admitted (fall 2023)
1,359
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
277
Yield (admitted who enroll)
20%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
80%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
75%
SAT reading, middle 50%
—
SAT math, middle 50%
—
ACT composite, middle 50%
18–24
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
— / 13%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
not considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
not considered
Recommendations
not considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
not considered
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$18,227
Family income $30–48k$16,066
Family income $48–75k$20,923
Family income $75–110k$15,250
Family income $110k+$21,498
Full sticker price (per year)
$38,569
Tuition & fees – in-state
$27,366
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$27,366
Median debt at graduation
$27,209
Students with federal loans
69%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
52%
Freshmen who return for year 2
72%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$45,365
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$47,139

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,796
Graduate students
165
Student-to-faculty ratio
17 : 1
Women
66%
Students receiving Pell grants
45%
Full-time faculty
100%

Undergraduate diversity

White51%
Black26%
Hispanic10%
International5.8%
Two or more5.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.9%
Unknown0.9%
Asian0.6%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing22%
Education12%
Health Professions11%
Liberal Arts & General Studies9.9%
Agriculture8.6%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness7.4%
Psychology6.6%
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement6.4%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Ed Croom
Main phone
(919) 658-2502
Address
634 Henderson St, Mount Olive, NC 28365-0919
Athletics Disability services

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

Rolling admission: applications are reviewed as they arrive.

Apply with
Own application
Application fee
Free
SAT/ACT
Optional

Testing: Test optional for admission purposes

Deadlines

Source: the college’s official website: umo.edu, umo.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.