Introduction and Overview

The University of Mount Olive is a private university located in Mount Olive, North Carolina, USA. It offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs covering liberal arts, science, business, education, nursing and other fields.

History and Founding Time

The school was founded in 1951 and was originally named Mount Allen Junior College. It was renamed Mount Olive Junior College in 1956, Mount Olive College in 1970, and officially changed its name to University of Mount Olive in 2014. Its roots can be traced back to 1897, when the Free Will Baptist Church in Pitt County, North Carolina, established the Free Will Baptist Seminary and its successor institution, Eureka College, to meet the educational needs of the community. Later, due to a fire in 1931, the college ceased operations, and its educational vision was continued and developed at the University of Mount Olive.

School Strength

Faculty: With 63 full-time and 94 part-time academic staff, the teacher-student ratio is 14:1, which can provide students with relatively personalized teaching and guidance.

Academic Achievements: Focusing on teaching quality and the comprehensive quality training of students, it has obtained funding support from the North Carolina State Assembly in the fields of agriculture, nursing, aviation, etc. to improve the teaching and research level of related majors.

Teaching Resources: Equipped with modern teaching facilities, such as the Red Bird FMS advanced flight simulator of the flight school, which can simulate different weather conditions, terrains and flight conditions, providing practical opportunities for students majoring in flight.

Institutional Nature

Private university, initiated and sponsored by the former Free Will Baptist Church.

Educational Philosophy

With the motto of "Collegium Christianum pro Homnibus et Mulieribus", which means "Christian University for Men and Women", it is committed to providing education based on Christian values, focusing on cultivating students' moral qualities, leadership and social responsibility, and also focusing on the cultivation of academic and vocational skills, helping students to develop comprehensively in faith and knowledge, and prepare for future careers and lives.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines:

Agriculture: It has certain advantages and characteristics in the field of agriculture, providing students with rich practical opportunities and professional knowledge, and closely integrating with the local agricultural industry.

Nursing: The nursing major focuses on cultivating students' clinical practice ability and caring spirit. The course includes theoretical learning and clinical internship, laying a solid foundation for students to become qualified nurses.

Aviation: The flight school is equipped with advanced flight simulators, providing high-quality flight training for students majoring in aviation, and students can be employed in the aviation field after graduation.

Key laboratories and research centers: No particularly famous key laboratories and research centers were found in the school, but each discipline has corresponding teaching laboratories and practice sites.

Faculty

The school has multiple faculties, such as the School of Business, the School of Education, the School of Arts, the School of Science, the School of Nursing, etc., providing a wealth of professional options to meet the interests and career goals of different students.

Ranking

In the 2024 US News Best College Rankings, the school ranked 78th among universities in the southern region and 37th among the best performers in social mobility.

Costs

From 2022 to 2023, tuition and fees are $23,591, and room and board are $9,983.

Campus Environment

Campus Facilities: The campus covers an area of ​​250 acres and has modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, dormitories and sports facilities. There are also restaurants, cafes and bookstores on campus, providing convenient life services for students.

Natural Environment: Located in the rural area of ​​North Carolina, the surrounding natural scenery is beautiful and the air is fresh, providing students with a quiet and comfortable learning and living environment.

Campus Culture: Focus on creating a strong Christian cultural atmosphere, while also encouraging students to participate in various club activities and sports events, such as NCAA Division II sports competitions, to enrich students' extracurricular life and cultivate students' teamwork spirit and competitive consciousness.