Campus Vibe
Business-focusedTight-knitRural
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
Campus Visits
64 upcoming visits · Next: Fri, Apr 10 · Campus Visit
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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate97.1%
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
2500.0%
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 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
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Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
90Average
Estimated from MI state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Detroitpop. 640K
96 mi(166 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
144 mi(250 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
157 mi(272 min)