The University of Olivet

Olivet, MI

The University of Olivet

Olivet, MI

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Tuition & Fees

$35,842

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

63%

male

37%

female

14

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

84%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,218
Declined 221
Total Received 1,439
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Private

860

undergraduate students

59

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1844, The University of Olivet (formerly Olivet College) is a private nonprofit liberal arts college that is known for its strong academic programs and its commitment to community engagement. It is located on a 92-acre campus in Olivet, Michigan—30 miles from the city of Lansing.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 919
Established in 1844
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

92-acre campus in Olivet (population: 1,683), 20 miles from Battle Creek and 30 miles from Lansing. Major airport serves Detroit (100 miles); smaller airport and bus serve Lansing; train serves Battle Creek.

  • Campus Setting: Rural community

The University of Olivet
320 South Main Street
Olivet, MI
49076

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Other application fee (waived if filed online)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

84%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,218
Declined 221
Total Received 1,439

Admissions Factors

Required

Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

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Counseling services

Not reported

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Co-op education
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 456-7189

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Other sports yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

bowling, boxing, cheerleading, dance, stunt

Club Sports - Women's

bowling, boxing, cheerleading, dance, stunt

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, flag football, softball, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Actuarial Science yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Design and Visual Communications, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Financial Planning and Services yes
Fine and Studio Arts Management yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Graphic Design yes
History, General yes
Insurance yes yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Mathematics, General yes
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator yes
Music, General yes
Performance and Sport Psychology yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other yes
Sociology and Anthropology yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Writing, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Insurance/risk Management
  2. Criminal Justice
  3. Business Administration

Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science

919

total students

86%

in-state

14%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

94%

860
students

Female
37%
322

Male
63%
538

6%

59
students

Female
51%
30

Male
49%
29

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

841
students

Female
38%
318

Male
62%
523

2%

19
students

Female
21%
4

Male
79%
15

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
17%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
66%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
6%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.60
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Not reported

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 5
Countries most often represented Canada
Great Britain
India
Kenya
Spain
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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