The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI · Private
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The University of Olivet admitted 83.2% of applicants university-wide (1,262 of 1,516).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 83.2% | 1,262 | 1,516 |
| Men | 82.2% | 713 | 867 |
| Women | 84.5% | 546 | 646 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 1,262 admitted students, 257 enrolled (20.4% yield).
The University of Olivet U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 950–1150
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 19–25
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.74
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
The University of Olivet U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $51,335/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $34,068 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $17,267 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $51,335/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $19,656 |
| $30k–48k | $20,442 |
| $48k–75k | $20,564 |
| $75k–110k | $21,730 |
| Over $110k | $24,068 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Academic Merit Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Trustee)
- Olivet Merit Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Athletic Scholarship — Varies (Athletic)
- Departmental Scholarship — Varies (Departmental)
- Fine Arts Scholarship — Varies (Departmental)
- Olivet Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Student Academic Scholarship — $10,000–$24,000 per year (International Aid)
- Academic Merit Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Trustee)
- Olivet Merit Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- International Ambassador Grant — Up to $2,000 per year (International Aid)
- Athletic Scholarship — Varies (Athletic)
- Departmental Scholarship — Varies (Departmental)
- Fine Arts Scholarship — Varies (Departmental)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
The University of Olivet U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online Application
- High School Transcript
- ACT/SAT Scores (recommended)
International applicants
- Online Application
- High School Transcript
- ACT/SAT Scores (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
The University of Olivet · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The University of Olivet requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $47,907
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 35.3%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 61%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $27,000
- At graduation
The University of Olivet · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (31%), Psychology (12%), Biological & life sciences (5%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 55% of class sections have under 20 students.
The University of Olivet U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.