Founded in 1951, University of Mount Olive is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Mount Olive (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), North Carolina. This institution also has a branch campus in Goldsboro. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, University of Mount Olive (UMO) is a small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Baptist religion. University of Mount Olive (UMO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 71 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UMO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.