Olivet Nazarene University is a Christian liberal arts university located in the village of Bourbonnais, Illinois, United States. Named for Olivet, Illinois, ONU was originally established as a grammar school in east-central Illinois in 1907. It is one of the largest members of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.
Address: 1 University Ave, Bourbonnais, IL 60914, United States
Mascot: Toby the Tiger
Mascot: Toby the Tiger
Former names | Miss Mary Nesbitt's Grammar School (1907-1909), Illinois Holiness University (1909-1915), Olivet University (1915-1923), Olivet College (1923-1939), Olivet Nazarene College (1939-1986) |
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Motto | Gratia et Veritas |
Established | 1907 |
Type | Private |
Affiliation | Nazarene |
Endowment | US $13.6 million |
President | John C. Bowling |
Provost | Dennis Crocker |
Students | 4,666 |
Undergraduates | 2,600 |
Postgraduates | 2,066 |
Location | Bourbonnais, IL, US |
Campus | Suburban 250 acres (1.0 km2) |
Newspaper | The Glimmerglass |
Colors | Purple and Gold |
Athletics | 15 Varsity TeamsNAIA Division 1 |
Nickname | Tigers |
Mascot | Toby the Tiger |
Affiliations | CCACMSFACCCU |
Website | olivet.edu |