Olivet College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Rural: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	781
Religious affiliation	Protestant
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	88%
Students retention rate	56%
On-time graduation rate	44%

Located in Olivet, Michigan, Olivet College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that Olivet College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Olivet College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Olivet College is reported to be 44%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Olivet College is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Michigan is 76%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Olivet College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,104

Cost of attendance at Olivet College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,104

Cost of attendance at Olivet College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Olivet College received on average $20,813 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$20,813

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	127	44%	$5,008	$635,960
Other Federal Grant	128	44%	$5,281	$675,987
State Grant/Scholarships	151	52%	$2,466	$372,399
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	289	100%	$17,185	$4,966,458
Total Grant & Scholarships	289	100%	$20,813	$6,014,844

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Olivet College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Olivet College students is 44.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 37.1%.

44.1%

African American 18.4% 7 students
white 53.1% 85 students
hispanic 38.1% 8 students
Mixed Race 33.3% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Football Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Baseball Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Olivet College provides the following additional services to its students

Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Olivet College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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