UMO Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 75.75%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $27,366
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at UMO:
- Total Enrollment: 2,109, including 1,176 online students
- 1,944 Undergraduate, 165 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 31.4% men, 68.6% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 52%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 28%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 72%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 73 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 19 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 8 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
UMO Overview
University of Mount Olive (UMO) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Mount Olive, NC. It is classified as Master's College and University with smaller programs by Carnegie Classification
The UMO's tuition & fees is $27,366 for the academic year 2024-2025. 81% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $13,587.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,109 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
UMO's acceptance rate is 75.75% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.81%.
University of Mount Olive is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Mount Olive is $27,366. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $18,700.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $28,859 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $18,700.
| Undergraduate | $27,366 |
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| Graduate | $18,700 |
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| Undergraduate | $28,859 |
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| Graduate | $18,700 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Mount Olive offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UMO
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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