University of Mount Olive Acceptance Rate
Mount Olive, North Carolina · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,748
- Admitted
- 1,359
- Yield
- 20.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Mount Olive's acceptance rate has risen from 46.9% in 2014–15 to 77.7% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,143 to 1,748 (-18%) over that period.
Its 77.7% rate makes University of Mount Olive more selective than about 47% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 53 tracked North Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 43%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (80.2% for women vs 74.6% for men, a 5.6-point gap). University of Mount Olive has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 20.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,143 | 1,004 | 46.9% | 286 |
| 2015–16 | 2,262 | 1,143 | 50.5% | 302 |
| 2016–17 | 2,652 | 1,264 | 47.7% | 293 |
| 2017–18 | 3,067 | 1,506 | 49.1% | 337 |
| 2018–19 | 2,215 | 1,173 | 53% | 336 |
| 2019–20 | 2,158 | 1,262 | 58.5% | 304 |
| 2020–21 | 2,237 | 1,385 | 61.9% | 286 |
| 2021–22 | 1,676 | 1,384 | 82.6% | 239 |
| 2022–23 | 1,838 | 1,371 | 74.6% | 268 |
| 2023–24 | 1,748 | 1,359 | 77.7% | 277 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 985 | 790 | 80.2% |
| Men | 763 | 569 | 74.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 17–22 | 13% |
How University of Mount compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Mount Olive's acceptance rate?
University of Mount Olive's acceptance rate is 77.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,359 admitted of 1,748 applicants).
Is University of Mount Olive test optional?
University of Mount Olive is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Mount Olive?
University of Mount Olive received 1,748 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,359.
Is University of Mount Olive getting harder to get into?
University of Mount Olive has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 46.9% in 2014–15 to 77.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.umo.edu/.