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The University of Olivet

The University of Olivet

Olivet, MI · Rural · 892 students
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$21,393
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
36%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$47,907
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
83%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

The University of Olivet is a historic, private liberal arts institution best known for its foundational commitment to social justice and its nationally recognized program in Insurance and Risk Management, alongside top-tier offerings in criminal justice and the health sciences. Life on this close-knit Michigan campus is defined by a supportive, relationship-based culture where a majority of students actively participate in NCAA Division III athletics, vibrant Greek life, and community service. What truly sets Olivet apart is its distinctive "Olivet Plan" and the "Comet Promise," which guarantee students an affordable, clear four-year path to graduation enriched by immersive, hands-on learning and dedicated faculty mentorship.

Wikipedia:The University of Olivet, formerly known as Olivet College, is a private Christian college in Olivet, Michigan, United States. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It was founded in 1844 by missionaries from Oberlin College, and it followed Oberlin in becoming the second coeducational college or university in the United States. The University of Olivet is affiliated with the United Church of Christ and the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches and stands in the Reformed tradition of Protestantism.

Location
Olivet, MI, 49076 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
DTW · Detroit
82 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$34,068
Housing & food (on campus)$12,567
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$47,069
Average net price$21,393
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$34,068
Housing & food (on campus)$12,567
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$47,069
Average net price$21,393
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$19,656
$30–48k
$20,442
$48–75k
$20,564
$75–110k
$21,730
$110k+
$24,068
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
36%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
29%
Back for yr 2
61%
Transferred
16%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
44% graduated · 21% transferred · 36% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$42,637
10 yrs after entry$47,907
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$27k
90th percentile$40,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
83%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
21

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Student Body
Gender
Men 57%Women 43%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
17 : 1
Pell grant
49%
First-gen
33%
Family income
$48,628
Independent
8%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
66%
Hispanic
7%
Black
18%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Co-ed
  • Rifle
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$42,637
After 10 yrs
$47,907
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness28
Business Administration, Management and Operations26
Biology, General23
Criminal Justice and Corrections21
Insurance21
Psychology, General17
Natural Resources Conservation and Research8
Accounting and Related Services8
Journalism7
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology5
Design and Applied Arts4
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing4
English Language and Literature, General3
Finance and Financial Management Services3
History3
Computer and Information Sciences, General2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$27M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$6,387/mo
Teaching spend
$9,409
per student
Federal loans
78%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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