The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI · Rural · 892 students
Religious
4
YearPrivate Non-profit
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About
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Location
Olivet, MI, 49076 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
DTW · Detroit
82 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$47,069
Avg net price
$21,393
Room & board
$12,567
Tuition
$34,068
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$19,656
$30–48k
$20,442
$48–75k
$20,564
$75–110k
$21,730
$110k+
$24,068
Admissions
Admit rate
83%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
21
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Essay Requirements
The University of Olivet accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
36%
1st-yr retention
61%
Transfer-out rate
16%
Consumer completion
47%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
44%
Transferred
21%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
36%
Median earnings (6yr)
$42,637
Median earnings (10yr)
$47,907
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$40,000
Student Body
Men 57%Women 43%
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Student : Faculty ratio
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Pell grant recipients
49%
First-generation
33%
Median family income
$48,628
Independent students
8%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
66%
Hispanic
7%
Black
18%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$42,637
10 years after entry
$47,907
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Institutional
Endowment
$27M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$6,387/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,409
Federal loan rate
78%
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