Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Olivet, Michigan |
| Online | olivetcollege.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Rural |
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Olivet College, established in 1844 as one of Michigan's first institutions of higher learning, is situated in the small town of Olivet, approximately 30 miles southwest of Lansing. The private liberal arts college occupies a 250-acre rural campus characterized by its mix of historic red-brick buildings and modern facilities. Operating under its "Education for Individual and Social Responsibility" mission, Olivet maintains small class sizes and offers undergraduate programs with particular emphasis in business, insurance studies, education, and natural sciences. The college participates in NCAA Division III athletics as the Comets, competing in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA), and requires all full-time undergraduate students to live on campus unless they meet specific exemption criteria.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
OC Comets is rated within the lower 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 910/1120 |
| ACT | 18/23 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $382 |
| Room and Board | $11,886 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,766 |
| Total One Year Cost | $48,928 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Business | 16% |
| Biology | 15% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 15% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=171599 IPEDS survey data for Olivet College.
Current students may use the Olivet College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025