The University of Olivet
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.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 83%
- Average net price: $21,393
- Undergraduate enrollment: 997
- Graduation rate (150%): 35%
- Graduation rate (200%): 45%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 53%
- Student to faculty ratio: 17:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $47,907
- Median earnings (8 years): $47,402
- Median earnings (6 years): $42,637
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: Rural, distant
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Olivet, MI
Majors and programs
The most common programs at The University of Olivet include Business Administration and Management, Psychology, Biology.
- Business Administration and Management (24 bachelor's) · median earnings $63,380 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,800
- Psychology (21 bachelor's) · median earnings $25,656 1 year after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Biology (18 bachelor's) · median earnings $42,353 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Criminal Justice (16 bachelor's) · median earnings $56,379 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Insurance (15 bachelor's) · median earnings $62,740 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,375
- Sport and Fitness Administration (14 bachelor's) · median earnings $43,475 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (14 bachelor's) · median earnings $43,475 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Performance and Sport Psychology (8 bachelor's) · median earnings $25,656 1 year after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Broadcast Journalism (6 bachelor's)
- Criminal Justice and Corrections (6 bachelor's) · median earnings $56,379 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
Degree mix: Business 54%, Computer Science 2%, Health 2%, Biological Sciences 14%, Psychology 23%, Communication 5%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's.
Cost
The University of Olivet students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $20,658 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $20,658
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $24,502
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $17,447
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $21,904
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $25,220
- In-state tuition and fees: $34,068
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $34,068
- Books and supplies: $1,200
- On-campus room and board: $12,567
- Off-campus room and board: $12,567
- Off-campus with family: $2,766
- Typical cost of attendance: $47,835
- Sticker vs net gap: 55%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 49%
- Federal loan recipients: 78%
- Average institutional grant: $19,484
- Average federal loan: $9,291
- Median debt at graduation: $27,000
Admissions
The University of Olivet admits 83% of applicants. Of students admitted, 20% enrolled.
- Applications: 1,516
- Admitted: 1,262
- Enrolled: 257
- Yield (first-choice signal): 20%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 997
- Women: 42%
- Commuter share (estimated): 26%
- Part-time undergraduates: 4%
- Age 25 and older: 4%
- Graduate students: 24
- Graduation rate: 35%
- Come back after freshman year: 61%
- First-generation: 33%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 58%
- Student to faculty: 17:1
- Professor salary: $68,588
- Associate professor salary: $57,458
- Assistant professor salary: $47,819
- On-campus housing capacity: 742
- Meal plan meals per week: 19
- Average ACT: 21
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the The University of Olivet acceptance rate? The University of Olivet admits 83% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does The University of Olivet cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $20,658 a year after aid. Average net price is $21,393.
What majors does The University of Olivet offer? Popular programs include Business Administration and Management, Psychology, Biology, Criminal Justice, Insurance.
What is the average salary after The University of Olivet? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $47,907 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the The University of Olivet graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 53% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 35%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. The University of Olivet official site: https://uolivet.edu.