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The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI · Private nonprofit · Distant rural · Website
- Admission rate
- 83%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $19,491
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 37%
- Median earnings
- $54,181
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
The University of Olivet is a private nonprofit college in Olivet, MI with 892 undergraduates. It admits 83% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $19,491 per year ($16,797 for families earning under $30,000). 37% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $54,181 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 83%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,417
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,376
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 24%
- of admitted students enrolled
What The University of Olivet looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testNot considered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $49,402
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $35,092
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$16,797
- $30–48k$14,093
- $48–75k$15,909
- $75–110k$19,161
- $110k+$26,320
Get a personal estimate with The University of Olivet's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 37%
- Freshman retention
- 61%
- Median earnings
- $54,181
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $26,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 892
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 53%
- White66%
- Hispanic7%
- Black18%
- Asian1%
The University of Olivet FAQ
What is The University of Olivet's acceptance rate?+
The University of Olivet admits 83% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is The University of Olivet test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to The University of Olivet?+
In Fall 2023, 1,417 students applied to The University of Olivet and 1,376 were admitted; 334 enrolled.
Does The University of Olivet consider legacy status?+
No. The University of Olivet reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does The University of Olivet require an essay?+
The University of Olivet reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does The University of Olivet cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $49,402 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,491.
What is The University of Olivet's graduation rate?+
37% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 171599 · How we use this data
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