2025 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$16,736
Net Price
83%
Admitted
17%
Enrolled
48%
Graduation Rate
14/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
University of Mount Olive
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 2,288. In 2021, there were 20 psychology and social work graduates.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor
Psychology Graduates
20
Total Enrollment
2,288
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, University of Mount Olive offers Applied Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology and General Psychology at the bachelor level.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS |
Applied Psychology | 4 |
Counseling and Applied Psychology | 4 |
General Psychology | 12 |
Total Graduates | 20 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 1,676 students applied to the University of Mount Olive. The university admitted 83% and 17% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for North Carolina universities is 8,265. On average, all North Carolina institutions admit 68% and 22% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of University of Mount Olive students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 62%. Compared to all North Carolina four or more years colleges, the percentage is 72%.
The overall graduation rate for University of Mount Olive is 48%, compared to 52% for all North Carolina universities.
Compare UMO to North Carolina Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Mount Olive to the average of all North Carolina four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
UMO
1,676
Applicants
83%
Percent Admitted
17%
Percent Enrolled
62%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
48%
Graduation Rate
NC Colleges
8,265
Applicants
68%
Percent Admitted
22%
Percent Enrolled
72%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
52%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 61 or 38% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 100 or 62% part-time faculty members employed at University of Mount Olive. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 61 or 38%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
UMO
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
38%
Percent Full-Time
62%
Percent Part-Time
38%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
NC Colleges
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
62%
Percent Full-Time
38%
Percent Part-Time
60%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Mount Olive the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $21,618, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,350.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $18,000 and the average cost for graduate fees is $300.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Mount Olive in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for University of Mount Olive | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $9,170 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,000 |
Total Living Expenses | $11,170 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $21,618 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,350 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $34,138 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $18,000 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $300 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $18,300 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend University of Mount Olive is $16,736. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare University of Mount Olive to all North Carolina universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
UMO
$34,138
Cost to Attend
$11,533
Average Financial Aid
100%
Percent Receiving Aid
$16,736
Net Price
NC Colleges
$38,617
Cost to Attend
$18,018
Average Financial Aid
92%
Percent Receiving Aid
$19,190
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 274 or 100%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,936 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $11,533.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 1,936 | $11,533 |
Pell Grants | 1,036 | $4,522 |
Federal Student Loans | 1,456 | $7,575 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Mount Olive to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
UMO
1,936
Grant or Scholarship Aid
44%
Grants or Scholarships
1,036
Number of Pell Grants
23%
Pell Grants
1,456
Federal Student Loans
33%
Federal Student Loans
NC Colleges
3,219
Grant or Scholarship Aid
45%
Grants or Scholarships
1,669
Number of Pell Grants
24%
Pell Grants
2,203
Federal Student Loans
31%
Federal Student Loans
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