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The University of Olivet

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Olivet, Michigan 49076

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Small & IntimateRuralPrivateBusiness Focus

Known for business — close-knit campus

The University of Olivet is a private institution in Olivet with particular strength in business and biology.

A small campus of 918 undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

37% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,907 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,158.

Established
1844
Motto
Pro Christo et Humanitate
Mascot
Clyde Haley
Type
Private college
Conference
MIAA

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97%Acceptance
SAT Avg
918Students
14:1Student:Faculty
37%Grad Rate
$47,907Earnings 10yr
$21,158Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

The University of Olivet Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.1%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

97.1%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,076
Room & Board$11,886
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$45,849
Average Net Price$21,158
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,658
$30–48K$24,502
$48–75K$17,447
$75–110K$21,904
$110K+$25,220

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,158

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

24.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (37)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
918
Gender Split
42% / 58%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
42%

Race & Ethnicity

White 66%
Black 17%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 1%
Two+ 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate37.0%
Freshman Retention57.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,637
8 Years$47,402
10 Years$47,907

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,900
Men
$45,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#48

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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