School Overview
Olivet College is a public, four-year liberal arts college in Olivet, Michigan, located just 30 miles south of the city of Lansing, Michigan and 120 miles west of Detroit. Olivet is an affiliate institution of the United Church of Christ but accepts students and faculty from other faiths and denominations. It is also associated with the National Assocation of Congregational Christian Churches and regionally accredited by the North Central Assocation of Colleges and Schools.
Olivet College offers bachelor’s degree programs in over 30 fields of study, a Master of Arts in Education degree, and several dual degree programs via joint partnerships with other Michigan colleges.
General Information
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Admission Office Admissions Office 320 South Main Street Olivet, MI 49076 (269) 749-7635 (800) 456-7189 Fax: (269) 749-6617 [email protected] Contact: Larry Vallar Vice President for Enrollment Management |
Main Address 320 South Main Street Olivet, MI 49076 (269) 749-7000 www.olivetcollege.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,126 Degree-seeking undergrads: 990 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 60% |
College Majors
Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Business Administration/Management B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Art Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Social Sciences – General B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Olivet College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (800) 456-7189 |
| Website: | www.olivetcollege.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://apply.olivetcollege.edu/apply/ |
| Address: | 320 South Main Street, Olivet, MI 49076 |
| Setting: | 42 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,078 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 43% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 16 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,045 (97% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $25,560 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $25,560 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $15,465 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Olivet College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Olivet College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 8 | 1 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | ||||
| Education | 14 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | ||||
| Grand total | 49 | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Olivet College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Olivet College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $25,560 |
| Out-of-state | $25,560 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $6,625 |
| Out-of-state | $6,625 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 237 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 237 | 99% | $15,465 |
| Student loan aid | 202 | 85% | $8,986 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 981 | 99% | $13,579 |
| Federal student loans | 783 | 79% | $7,323 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Olivet College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Olivet College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 2,654 | 1,373 | 1,281 | Percent admitted | 100% | 39% | 61% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 13% | 15% | 11% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Olivet College Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 1,078 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,045 |
| Graduate enrollment | 33 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Olivet College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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