Olivet College

Olivet College is a private, religious school in a small town setting in Olivet, Michigan. Olivet College was founded in 1844 and now enrolls around 1,078 students a year, including 1,045 undergrads. Olivet College provides housing for up to 710 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Olivet College! Love music or performing? Join a campus band

Interested in journalism or communications? Olivet College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Olivet College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Olivet College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Olivet College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Olivet College on the Student Life page.

2021 Olivet College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Other
Overall Acceptance Rate	53%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	4%
Tuition	$27,700

Is Olivet College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a university is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at to get a clearer sense of what Olivet College offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

Olivet College Acceptance Rate 2019

It is slightly difficult to get into Olivet College. Around 53% of applicants get into Olivet College each year. Out of 2,654 applications received in 2021, 1,416 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Olivet College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 67% of students who start at Olivet College come back the next year. Around 48% of students who started at Olivet College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Olivet College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Olivet College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2019, the total market value of the school endowment was $16.8 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $5,986 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Olivet College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Olivet College meets 80% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $22,200 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $28,842 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Olivet College. Based on this information, how does Olivet College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Olivet College a good school for you?

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Where is Olivet College?

Olivet College is located in the small town setting of Olivet, Michigan, less than an hour from Lansing and Battle Creek.

If you want to see Olivet College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 69 to Olivet, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Capital City.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Olivet College and Olivet are like without leaving home.

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