- Acceptance rate: 76% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–24 composite
- Average net price: $17,893 a year (2022–23)
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University of Mount Olive GPA requirements
University of Mount Olive requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Mount Olive hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Mount Olive acceptance rate
University of Mount Olive admitted 1,459 of 1,926 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 76%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Mount Olive (formerly Mount Olive College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Mount Olive, North Carolina, with 1,944 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Mount Olive in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18 | 20 | 24 |
| ACT English | 16 | 21 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 19 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1050 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Mount Olive looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Mount Olive awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,893 a year at University of Mount Olive in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into University of Mount Olive with a 3.0 GPA?
University of Mount Olive admitted 76% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into University of Mount Olive?
University of Mount Olive requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Mount Olive?
University of Mount Olive's acceptance rate was 76% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,459 of 1,926 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is University of Mount Olive hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Mount Olive admitted 76% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does University of Mount Olive require the SAT or ACT?
No. University of Mount Olive is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 10% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do University of Mount Olive students have?
The middle 50% of University of Mount Olive's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 18–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at University of Mount Olive?
A lot: University of Mount Olive requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does University of Mount Olive consider legacy status?
No. University of Mount Olive doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does University of Mount Olive accept AP credit?
Yes. University of Mount Olive awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at University of Mount Olive?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,893 a year at University of Mount Olive in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Mount OliveU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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