University of Mount Olive
The University of Mount Olive, located in Mount Olive, North Carolina, is a private university with a rich history dating back to 1951. Sponsored by the Original Free Will Baptist Convention, the institution has a strong emphasis on Christian values and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
The institution, which has a rural campus of 250 acres, provides a wide range of academic disciplines and is home to a thriving community of approximately 2,200 undergraduates. Founded in 1951 as Mount Allen Junior College, it changed names numerous times until becoming Mount Olive College in 1970 and eventually gaining university status.
Mount Olive University competes as the Mount Olive Trojans in the NCAA Division II Conference of the Carolinas. Its dedication to delivering a high-quality education in a loving environment makes it an excellent alternative for students looking for a well-rounded college experience.
DETAILED INFORMATION:
- Founded: 1951
- Phone: 1-800-653-0854
- Cost: $16,736 / year
- Students: 1,236 Undergrads
- Address: 634 Henderson St. Mount Olive, NC
- Website: https://umo.edu/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universityofmountolive
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialumo/
Ranking:
- Safest College Campuses in America: 10 of 1,306
- Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in America: 302 of 706
- Most Diverse Colleges in America: 335 of 1,517
