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The University of Olivet
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  • 4 Year
  • OLIVET, MI

Report Card

grade C minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C
  2. Value
    grade C
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade C minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade C+
  8. Location
    grade C
  9. Dorms
    grade C+
  10. Campus Food
    grade C+
  11. Student Life
    grade C+
  12. Safety
    grade B+

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Olivet is a private, Christian university located in Olivet, Michigan. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 788 undergraduate students. The Olivet acceptance rate is 89%. Popular majors include Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, Psychology, and Biology. Graduating 44% of students, Olivet alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $29,400.

About

320 SOUTH MAIN STREET
OLIVET, MI 49076
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

The University of Olivet Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Olivet Admissions

Acceptance Rate
89%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
910-1120
ACT Range
18-23
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available  
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Cost

Net Price
$23,779 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$20,813 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
75%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 12 responses
69%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 16 responses
50%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 16 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
2
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
2
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    13%
  • On Campus
    84%
  • Online
    3%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
788 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
63
Undergrads Over 25
5%
Pell Grant
44%
Varsity Athletes
71%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 15 responses
  • Athlete
    60%
  • Respectful
    27%
  • Small
    7%
  • Welcoming
    7%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
84%
Poll
46%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 28 responses
Poll
58%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 26 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 13 responses
  • Caring
    31%
  • Friendly
    31%
  • Personable
    23%
  • Small
    15%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$38,400 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
44%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%
90%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 10 responses

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