The University of Olivet — College Profile

About

Founded in 1844 as the first college in Michigan to admit women and persons of color from its inception, The University of Olivet is a private liberal arts institution rooted in social responsibility and individualized mentorship. Academically, the university is best known for its nationally acclaimed Insurance and Risk Management program, alongside strong offerings in criminal justice, business, and health sciences. Campus life is close-knit and spirited, with a significant majority of undergraduates participating in NCAA Division III athletics, Greek life, or student leadership organizations. Through unique initiatives like the Olivet Plan and its flagship service-learning projects, students gain extensive practical experience and community-focused engagement within a supportive, small-town environment.

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These figures are federal data and may be out of date.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

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income

$0–30k

$19,656

$30–48k

$20,442

$48–75k

$20,564

$75–110k

$21,730

$110k+

$24,068

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Grants from the school

99% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $19,484

Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

36%

Within 4 yrs

29%

Back for yr 2

61%

Transferred

16%

Pell students: 25.3% · others: 49.2%

8 yrs after starting

44% graduated · 21% transferred · 36% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings

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

Admit rate

83%

Test policy

Not required

ACT midpoint

Admitted students

Admit rate: men 82.2% · women 84.5%

Yield: 20.4% of admitted students enroll

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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

Age at entry

19.0

Part-time

Where first-years come from

In state (MI)

91.8%

Out of state

7.4%

International

0.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: TX 4 · IL 3 · FL 2 · IN 2 · NV 2

Race & ethnicity

White

66%

Hispanic

Black

18%

Asian

Two or more

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division III with football

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

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